Carolyn Evone Brown, age 73, of Soldier, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 18, 2026 at U.K.Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 31, 1952, in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Milzia and Geneva Sturgill Black. She lived a life devoted to her family, marked by love, strength, and quiet dedication. She loved the Lord and was a 50 year member of the Soldier Church of God.
Carolyn was the beloved wife of 49 years, to the late Roger Lee Brown and together, they built a home rooted in love, commitment, and family values. Roger preceded her in death on April 20, 2016, and Carolyn carried his memory with her always.
She is lovingly remembered by her children: two sons, Kevin (Sandra) Brown of Soldier, Kentucky, Brian (Becky) Brown, of Grayson, Kentucky; one daughter, Teena (John) Liles, of Olive Hill, Kentucky. Carolyn was a proud and devoted grandmother to Victoria (Daniel) Jones, Braden (Kristen) Brown, Ethan (Alexandra) Brown, Peyton Brown, Bryson Liles, and John Quentin Liles. She also loved watching her sons become grandparents. She was the great grandmother to Ella Jones and Tyson Brown.
Carolyn is also survived by her siblings: one brother, Charles Black of Olive Hill, Kentucky; three sisters, Kitty Cross of Niles, Ohio, Teresa Conn of Olive Hill, Kentucky, and Debbie Cundiff of Morehead, Kentucky. She cherished her family ties and remained closely connected to those she loved throughout her life.
She leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved.
Carolyn will be remembered for her unwavering love of the Lord. Being a Christian was the greatest journey of her life. She had a great love of flowers and gardening. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Funeral Service will be conducted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 W US 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, Brother Byron Hargett, Brother Steve Madden, and Brother Clifford “Tippy” Price II officiating. Burial will follow in Bradley Cemetery, Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 , until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Her sons and grandsons will be her Pallbearers as she is laid to rest.
Kevin Brown, Brian Brown, John Liles, Braden Brown , Ethan Brown, Peyton Brown, Daniel Jones, Bryson Liles, and John Quentin Liles.
Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Black Brown.
