Carolyn (Boren) Huntley Jones

Carolyn (Boren) Huntley Jones, age 76, of Carmel, IN, sadly left us on Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones following a short illness.

Carolyn was born on November 3, 1946, in Cadiz, KY, to Cora Arlene (Randolph) Boren and William Stanley Boren in Cadiz, KY. After moving to many different states and attending several middle schools, she graduated from Central High School in Evansville, IN, in 1964. She went on to study at Freed-Hardeman University in Hendersonville, TN.

Upon returning to Evansville, IN, she started her career with Indiana Bell/AT&T in 1964. She was a member at the Washington Avenue Church of Christ. In 1971, she began her proudest endeavor when she had her only child, Brandon. In 1982, she made a new life for Brandon and herself with her work transfer to Indianapolis, IN, where she eventually met and married the love of her life, Leroy Huntley. Upon his death 12 years later and retiring after 37 years, she moved to Port Charlotte, FL. Unsure if Florida was right for her and with the assistance of Hurricane Charley, she decided Indiana was the place for her, and so she returned. She spent her retirement enjoying her love of traveling, usually with her sister, Rose, as well as her friends, Sharon and Buddy.

Carolyn will always be known for her love of family, playing games, a fascination with Marilyn Monroe, and anything that sparkled and had bling. Most importantly, she will be remembered as being a proud, active, and loving grandmother to her two grandchildren, Collin and Mackenzie.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Brandon B. Jones; grandson, Collin L. Jones; granddaughter, Mackenzie M. Jones; sister, Rose M. (Boren) Spilmon (Gene); nephews, Bryan E. Spilmon (Diane) and Kris A. Spilmon; and niece, Shannon R. (Spilmon) Crowe (Geoff).

Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Huntley; parents, Cora Arlene and William Stanley Boren; and brother-in-law, Arthur E. “Gene” Spilmon.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN with Alan Bush officiating. Burial will be in Trigg Memorial Acres, Cadiz, KY.

Friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.

A Live Stream will be available beginning twenty minutes prior to the service time. Please visit www.boonefuneralhome.net, select your loved one’s obituary, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Live Stream.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Washington Avenue Church of Christ at 4001 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.

Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Jones. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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