COLUMBUS
Carolyn Marie Garland, 83, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on November 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 29, 1939, to the late Alonzo Lee Garland and Gladys Joy Green Garland Howard.
Carolyn was a graduate of State Street High School. She was a good-hearted, and caring woman who would do anything for anyone. She devoted her life to her family and also to those in her care during her 35 years at the Bartholomew County Hospital working as a nurse. Carolyn was a past member and secretary for the Eagles club and enjoyed going to the dances. She also enjoyed listening to country music and babysitting her grandchildren. Carolyn began attending church again in 2002 and surrendered her life to Christ at the East Columbus United Methodist Church. For over the past 15 years Carolyn was a member of the Calvary Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene and took great pride in taking care of the fellowship center.
She is survived by her daughter, Lonett (Michael) Louden, of Columbus, Indiana; sister, Barbara Ann (Ronnie) Cummings, of Columbus, Indiana; grandchildren; Cary (Jenny) Carmer, Jason Carmer, and Loni (James) Henry. Carolyn is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo Garland, and Gladys Howard; son, Tom “T.J.” Carmer Jr.; and daughter, Lenita Rose Carmer.
A funeral service will be held at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, on November 21, 2022, at 11:00 am with Rev. Paul Blair officiating. Visitation will be held before the funeral from 9:00 – 11:00. The Nursing Honor Guard will also be paying tribute to her several years of service. Burial will take place at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Those wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association or Our Hospice through the funeral home.
The family wishes to honor and give special thanks to the caring staff at Our Hospice for the care and love they showed to Carolyn.
