Carolyn Ford Carman

Carolyn Ford Carman passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by her three children. Carolyn was born in Brinkley, Ark., on August 25, 1937, to Henry and Hazel Ford. Carolyn was an amazing wife, mom, friend, and mentor with a heart of gold and beautiful smile. She loved being involved in the community and helping people. Carolyn attended Arkansas State Teachers College, and was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. At ASTC she met the love of her life and husband, Bobby Lynn Carman whom she married July 3, 1960. Carolyn also graduated from Arkansas State University with a Masters of Education in Counseling. Carolyn had a love for teaching. She was an educator in the Forrest City School District and later became a school counselor. Carolyn was active in the community where she was a member of Junior Auxiliary, chapter CZ of the PEO Sisterhood, Delta Kappa Gamma, and First United Methodist Church of Forrest City. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Henry David Ford and Hazel Dobbs Ford, and her husband Bobby Lynn Carman. She is survived by her children Janice 'Jan' Carman Barker (Scott) of Searcy, Ark., Donna Carman Turner (Thax) of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Wendell Ford Carman (Chris Morledge) of Forrest City, Ark. Carolyn was 'CeeCee' to her two grandchildren; Chance Turner and Carman Barker. She is also survived by her brother Henry Ford of Brinkley, Ark., and cousin Barbara Ford of Brinkley, Ark., and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City. Visitation will be 10 a.m., at the church, until the time of the service. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Forrest City, P.O. Box 66, Forrest City, Ark., 72336. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.