Graveside funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at Miles Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in Carolyn's name to the Mabank Special Panthers Special Olympics Team. Contributions can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.
Born Dec. 11, 1939 in Grenola, she was the daughter of Truman and Dorothy (Sweet) Harrington. Carolyn was raised and received her education in Grenola, graduating from Grenola High School in 1957.
Carolyn was united in marriage to Tim L. Chrisman on Oct. 14, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. The couple lived in Winfield for a few years and later in Sedan for a short time before returning to Winfield. Carolyn worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell for many years. She also worked at Walnut Valley Lanes. Tim preceded Carolyn in death on May 24, 2003.
Carolyn enjoyed bowling and even received the "Bowler of the Year" award once. Additionally, Carolyn's hobbies included crocheting blankets, watching movies and putting together puzzles. Most of all, Carolyn loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her sisters, Peggy Harrington and Mary Miller; and her brother, Jim Harrington.
Carolyn's family includes her sons, Joe Chrisman and wife, Lisa, of Winfield, and John Chrisman, of Winfield; her daughter, Marilyn Crotser and husband, Steve, of Mabank, Texas; her eight grandchildren, Kelly Jacques and husband, Martin, Levi Chrisman, Rebecca Chrisman and fiancé, Brandon Beyard, Drew Chrisman and wife, Ally, Emily Chrisman, Seth Crotser, Caleb Crotser, and Sarah Roots and husband, Aaron; her eight great-grandchildren, Emilia, Abe, Lucy, Cash, Jagger, Charleigh, Benji and Miriam; her two bonus great-grandchildren, Bryon and Kevin; her sister, Beth Moore; her aunt, Shirley Gillespie; her sisters-in-law, Janet Harrington and Janice Chrisman; and her brother-in-law, Mack Chrisman and wife, Joy.
Graveside funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at Miles Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in Carolyn's name to the Mabank Special Panthers Special Olympics Team. Contributions can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com.
Born Dec. 11, 1939 in Grenola, she was the daughter of Truman and Dorothy (Sweet) Harrington. Carolyn was raised and received her education in Grenola, graduating from Grenola High School in 1957.
Carolyn was united in marriage to Tim L. Chrisman on Oct. 14, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline. The couple lived in Winfield for a few years and later in Sedan for a short time before returning to Winfield. Carolyn worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell for many years. She also worked at Walnut Valley Lanes. Tim preceded Carolyn in death on May 24, 2003.
Carolyn enjoyed bowling and even received the "Bowler of the Year" award once. Additionally, Carolyn's hobbies included crocheting blankets, watching movies and putting together puzzles. Most of all, Carolyn loved spending time with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her sisters, Peggy Harrington and Mary Miller; and her brother, Jim Harrington.
Carolyn's family includes her sons, Joe Chrisman and wife, Lisa, of Winfield, and John Chrisman, of Winfield; her daughter, Marilyn Crotser and husband, Steve, of Mabank, Texas; her eight grandchildren, Kelly Jacques and husband, Martin, Levi Chrisman, Rebecca Chrisman and fiancé, Brandon Beyard, Drew Chrisman and wife, Ally, Emily Chrisman, Seth Crotser, Caleb Crotser, and Sarah Roots and husband, Aaron; her eight great-grandchildren, Emilia, Abe, Lucy, Cash, Jagger, Charleigh, Benji and Miriam; her two bonus great-grandchildren, Bryon and Kevin; her sister, Beth Moore; her aunt, Shirley Gillespie; her sisters-in-law, Janet Harrington and Janice Chrisman; and her brother-in-law, Mack Chrisman and wife, Joy.
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