Carolyn Abrams, 81, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on May 17, 2018, at her home.
Born in Rochester, Carolyn Lee Smith was a treasured daughter of George and Helen Pickens Smith. Growing up as the second youngest of four children, she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother.
In 1968, Carolyn Smith met Ivan “Buddy” Abrams shortly after his local arrival from Kentucky. He became the love of her life, when he later became her best friend and husband. At the 1st Presbyterian Church, Nov. 25, 1971, Ivan and Carolyn were united in marriage. They enjoyed more than 44 years of life’s adventures.
She will be missed by all, but her family all know where she is now. She is happy and joyful after being reunited with family and friends who have gone before. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Left to cherish Carolyn Abrams’ memory are three daughters: Chris Sutton and husband Randy; Lee Ann Fisher and husband John; Rhonda Abbott and husband Todd, all of Rochester; four sons: Joe Manns, Athens; Jack Hedrick, Jim Hedrick and companion Dawn, John Hedrick and wife Iva, all of Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a brother, Larry Dean Smith and wife Carol of Rochester; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding Mrs. Abrams in death are her beloved husband “Buddy,”
Feb. 7, 2016; her parents, George and Helen Smith; two sisters: Anna Ruth Taylor, Irene Miller; and a granddaughter, Breanna Lynn Abbott,
Jan. 13, 2018.
A celebration of the life of Mrs. Carolyn Lee Abrams will be held at noon, Monday, May 21, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. Chaplain Jason See will officiate. Friends may visit with his family from 10 a.m.-noon. Burial will follow in the Citizen’s Cemetery.