of Harrison, AR

August 3, 1942 - February 13, 2016

Carolyn J. Casey, age 73, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas. Carolyn was born August 3, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Charles H. Allen and Beatrice M. (Hanline) Allen. Mrs. Casey was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John C. Casey; and her brother, Herbert L. Allen.

Carolyn spent the majority of her childhood in Linwood, Kansas, where she enjoyed barrel horse racing on her parents' dairy farm. She moved to Lead Hill when her parents bought the motel, the Twin Oaks in Diamond City. She enjoyed summers on Bull Shoals Lake, water skiing, fishing, and boating with her brother and friends. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1964, she became one of Lead Hills' most beloved English teachers. She relayed her passion to Lead Hill students, 7th through12th grades, for 34 years, eventually retiring in 1998. In addition to being a great role model, she enjoyed singing and playing piano, accompanying students and several churches in the area.

Carolyn is survived by her sister-in-law, Patti Allen; her nieces, Amanda Novak, Tammy Green, Kristen Smith and Megan Brueggeman; her nephew, Scott Allen; and many dear friends and adoring students throughout her community.


Open visitation was Friday, February 19, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.

Funeral service was Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Lead Hill First Baptist Church with Brother Glen Crenshaw and Abe Clary officiating.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial was at Milum Cemetery in Lead Hill, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Embry Raley, Larry Parsley, Doug Smith, Bill Novak, Wayne Green, and Nick Brueggeman.

Honorary pallbearers were Rodger Bridges and Scott Allen.

If desired, please make expressions of sympathy in Carolyn's memory to Milum Cemetery.

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