of Mabelvale, AR

April 14, 1942 - October 20, 2020

Carolyn Hibbs Thompson, 78, of Mabelvale, went to be with the Lord, October 20, 2020. She was born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma on April 14, 1942 to John and Nora Lee Hibbs. The family lived in Russellville and moved to Little Rock in 1955 and she met Don. Carolyn graduated from Mabelvale High School, Arkansas A&M (UA Monticello), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and also attended University of Southwestern Louisiana (University of Louisiana at Lafayette) while pursuing her PhD. Carolyn retired from UAMS where she was an assistant professor and biostatistician in the Biometry Department.
Carolyn dearly loved her family and enjoyed tennis, bridge, and quilting. Carolyn is an Alpha Sigma Alpha alumna from the UAM chapter. Carolyn will be remembered for her intellect, contributions to scientific research, competitive spirit, kindness, and infectious laugh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gary David Hibbs, her in-laws James Walter and Elsie Thompson, her brother-in-laws Jim Thompson and James Garvin. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Don Thompson; her children, Terri, Tracy and Keith (Tracy Isbell), her grandchildren Ethan and Erin, her siblings Marilyn Garvin, Johnny Hibbs (Paula), her sister-in-laws Carol (Homer) Buck, Shirley Thompson and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the caregivers Karen Mason, April Nabholz, and Theresa Duke for their nurturing care of Carolyn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to University of Arkansas Monticello Foundation, Attn: Carolyn Hibbs Thompson Chemistry Scholarship, P.O. Box 6520, Monticello, AR 71656.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a Celebration of Carolyn's Life will be held at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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