Carolyn Jean Green passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 8, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, Carolyn was raised in the Appleton City, Missouri area and attended school in Linden, Missouri.
On August 10, 1957, Carolyn married the love of her life, Carl Green. Together, they built a family and shared a lifetime of memories, raising four sons. In their younger years, Carolyn and Carl enjoyed riding his motorcycle together.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked as a CNA at Ellett Memorial Hospital, where she cared for others, while also dedicating herself to being a homemaker and caring for her own family.
Carolyn loved the Lord and treasured her family above all else. She had a special way of making a house feel like home, especially through her cooking and baking. Her fried chicken and homemade cinnamon rolls were family favorites. She loved to dance, sing, laugh, and, most of all, make others laugh. Her sense of humor, warm heart, and joyful spirit made her a blessing to those who knew her.
Some of Carolyn's happiest moments were spent surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished every opportunity to spend time with them, creating memories that will be treasured for generations. She also held a special bond with her sisters, Brenda and Stella.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Green; her sons, Craig and Brent Green; her brothers, Jimmy and Leonard; and her sister, Opal.
She is survived by her sons, Blane Green (Gail) and Curtis Green; her grandchildren, Damon (Katy), Stephanie (Ryan), Jamie, Christopher (Chelsey), and Nicole; and her great-grandchildren, Aiden, Morrisa, Oscar, Sophie, Declan, Jane, Carson, Canaan, Cooper, Juliana, Ja'Mari, Takarra, Gracelynn, and Evelynn. She is also survived by her sisters, Brenda, Stella, and Kellis.
The family suggests any memorial donations be given to the Family Love Fund and may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.
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