Carolyn moved to Phoenix in 1940. She retired from the Cartwright School District where she worked as a school aide. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed a good cup of coffee and sharing a laugh. She loved being with her family and was a great mom, grandma and friend.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Ron) Kennedy, Sherri (Jim) Dunlap; sons, Mike (Jan) Dropik, Steve (Joan) Dropik, David (Tina) Dropik; brother, Vernon Nichols; five grandchildren, Michael, Kyle, Tim and Drew Dropik and Brandon Kennedy; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joe Dropik; parents, Agnes and Verne Nichols; and brother, Dale Nichols. The family would like to thank the Hacienda Del Rey staff for their support.