Of Jackson MI passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2018 at the age of 76. Carolyn was born on April 29, 1942 in Jackson MI to parents Leland & Novelda (Roby) Wilcox. She attended East Jackson High School and graduated in 1960, she then attended Jackson Community College and Michigan State University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree. Carolyn had worked for Catholic Social Services and then the State of MI, in the Department of Social Services until she retired. She was active in her church and the Shoebox Ministry, as well as ceramics and sit & stitch classes, enjoyed quilting, having fun with friends and family, traveling, and genealogy, she spent a great majority of her life caring for her dearly departed brother. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Raymond. She is survived by her son; Leland (Gwen) Wilcox, sister; Janet (Tom) Draves, granddaughter; Emily (Josh) Renfer, a nephew; Wesley Draves JR and 2 nieces; Shannon (Chris) Stevenson and Shawn (Neil) Odegard, 2 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews, a grandniece and a grand nephew, 5 aunts: Patricia Phelps, Bonnie Johnson, Maxine Shorter, Lois Day, and Patricia Wilcox, and 2 close friends: Pat Jennings & Loretta Covill. A funeral service will be held at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home (406 First Street) on Monday November 26, 2018 at 1:00pm with visitation 12:00pm until time of service. Pastor Christopher Bigg officiating. Carolyn will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Clinton Road Bible Baptist Church or to the Samaritan's Purse Shoe Box Ministry (801 Bamboo Rd, Boone, NC 28607).
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