of Searcy, AR
February 12, 1939 - July 3, 2015
Carolyn Lee Reed Hill, 76, of Searcy departed this world on Friday, July 3, 2015. Born on February 12, 1939 in Calexico, California to Spurgeon and Mildred Reed. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jim Hill. Her children, Kathy (John) Felton, Jim Jr. (Debbie) Hill, Susan Hill, and Robbie (Andrea) Hill. Her grandchildren, Jaclyn (Dustin) Adkins, Heather (Michael) Glenn, Jimmie (Jamie) Hill, Jacob (Tiffany) Felton, Sara Stewart, Cody (Ashley) Hill, Mandi (Kyle) Keith, Megan (Joe) Gossett, Kelly Harris, Jason (Kacie) Felton, Seth Stewart and Haley (Jacob) Duncan. Her great-grandchildren, Braeden and Cooper Adkins, Tristan, Emma, and Logan Glenn, James and Joshua Hill, Caleb Felton, Ryann Ross, Ava, Ruby, and Sadie Hill, Candace and Gabriel Gossett, Kayden Stewart, and Adelyn Duncan. She is also survived by four sisters.
Carolyn Lee attended school at both Harding and Searcy schools. She played basketball and worked after school at the Searcy Federal Savings & Loan where she learned her accounting and legal skills that served her well in life. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim and launched on an adventure as a Marine wife and mother.
Carolyn was an energetic and dedicated homemaker, loving wife and mother, amazing grandma and not least, a competent and successful business partner. She was gifted with a generous spirit and a genuine interest and caring for others. She made happy times and was an example and a compass for us all to live right and love each other. Her family was her life, and she will be deeply missed.
Arrangements are being made by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 from 6-8pm. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 @ 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
I was very saddened to learn of Carolyn's death. I would like to think she considered me a good friend even though we mostly had conversations at the dental office.
she was a very kind, courageous. compassionate " one of a kind" lady. I know you miss her terribly. I regret I just now learned of her death. My heartfelt sympathy to Robbie & family, Kathy & family, Jim Jr & family, & Susan. You all are in my prayers.
We are so sad to read about Carolyn's death. She was a fine person and the obituary spelled it out perfectly when you described her as an energetic and dedicated lady who did so many good things. She will be missed by everyone.
You will truly be missed Aunt Carolyn. Those of us that were lucky to have you touch our lives are blessed. May you rest in peace. Love forever Buddy, Caserina, Martin, PJ and Janelle.
We are praying for the Family in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Hill has been called home and she is with God and there is no better place to be. We will All Miss her Greatly.
It is sad to lose those you love. My Aunt Carolyn has a special place in many memories I will always cherish as will my children. May she rest in peace after such a valiant battle.
Sad to see Aunt Caroline has passed away, We know she is in a happier, pain free place. I have many memories of Aunt Caroline, she was always interested in what we were doing in our and family and we knew we were always welcome in her home. Know she will be missed by family and friends.
My condolences to the family. Carolyn was a good neighbor and she will be missed.