Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3701 Birchman, Fort Worth, where she was a member.
Carolyn was born May 25, 1954, in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther; stepfather, Tom Nelson; and stepbrother, Tad Nelson.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make gifts to Christ Chapel Bible Church or Happy Hills Farm Academy, 3846 N. Hwy. 144, Granbury, Texas 76048, in Carolyn's memory.
Carolyn was gifted in many ways but above all was a wonderful special mom who always had a smile on her face even during illness.
Survivors: Daughter, Crystal Grube; mother, Helen Nelson; brothers, Curtis, Michael, Mark (Lisa); stepsisters, Karen Craft and Donna Smith; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Terry Tullous of Fort Worth.