She is survived by her husband of 60 years, R. Bruce Vandiver, Sr. Bruce stayed faithfully by her side and loved her well until the very end of her beginning, for she is now fully alive in the kingdom of God and rejoicing at her "homegoing," as she would call it.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Jana Vandiver, of Charlotte, NC, her son Rob Vandiver and his wife, Kathleen, of Jackson, TN; grandchildren Rachel and Drew Phillips; Joseph, Jonathan and Noel Vandiver; and great grandson James Whitmore.
Carolyn was born August 16, 1936, to William and Faye Crocker.
She is survived by her youngest sister, Linda Spiese, of Memphis, TN, but preceded in death by her parents, her older brother Morris Crocker of Jackson, TN, and her sister Ginna Fox.
She attended Jackson city schools, graduating from Jackson High School in 1954, where she met her husband, R. Bruce Vandiver, Sr. They married May 9, 1958. She spent much of her life in some type of ministry, and much of that to children, teaching them all about Jesus. In addition to her family, she leaves a legacy of the many children that she introduced to Jesus. She longed to be with Jesus in heaven, where she awaits those of us who love him.
Services will be held on June 20th, 2018, at George A. Smith and Sons, 2812 N. Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, with visitation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and funeral to follow immediately at 4 p.m.
