Carolyn Thies

She was born April 28, 1947 to the late Harry and Helen Greiner. She joins her husband of 55 years, Leslie G. Thies in Heaven.

She leaves behind a brother, Harry “JR” and Debbie Greiner; sons, Mark A. Thies (Janet Long), Matthew A. Thies (Crystal Shaffer), and Mikal A. and Caitlyn Thies; grandchildren, Turner Thies (Terry), Nicholas Thies (Chelsea), Allison Thies (Nathan), Adam Thies (Courtney), Trenton Thies, Troyer Thies, Aneita Jane Thies, Michael Wright (Colleen), Severia Arend (Derek), Aaron Bunt, Ayrica and AJ Zimmer; great grandchild Leo Thies, and unborn great grandchild Waylen Merwin, along with many family and friends.

Carolyn graduated from Franklin Central School in 1965. She married Les on April 9th 1966. She was an amazing person who loved her family and friends more than anything. She made a lasting impact on those around her and was a very fun person to be around. She loved getting together with Shirley, Donna, and Judy for a girls day. She loved hummingbirds and had a vast collection of them around the house. She was also a diehard Buffalo Bills fan. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, listening to Elvis and Johnny Mathis, and having family and friends by her side.

Carolyn will be greatly missed and always loved.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Kenneth L Bennett Funeral Home, 425 Main Street, Franklin, from 11am to 1pm where a memorial service will take place at 1pm.

Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bennettfh.com for the Thies family.