Carolyn Sue (Snyder) Jones, 67, of Plymouth, passed away at her home on Dec. 23, 2014.

She was born in Paw Paw, Mich., and was the third child of Les and Carol (Jacox) Snyder.

Carolyn graduated from Culver High School and then went on to earn her master’s degree, in education. She taught fourth grade, for 25 years, at West School and continued when West School moved and became Menominee School. She had a passion for teaching and loved and cared for her students, as if they were her own children. Carolyn also loved animals, especially her dog, “Em”.

She had many artistic talents and loved creating new projects. She was excellent at sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, and creating beautiful stained glass items. She was a member of the Marshall County Retired Teacher’s Association, the Order of Rainbow for Girls, Busy Hands of Michiana, and made many hats for adults, and baby hats for Memorial Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital. Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.

Carolyn is survived by her husband: Thad Jones; her nephews: Mark Snyder and Steve Snyder; her nieces: Kristina (Christian, deceased) Snyder and Lisa Snyder-Mundinger; her great-nephews: Tyler and Trenton Snyder; her sisters-in-law: Darlene Snyder and Jeannine Snyder; her cousin: Steve Jacox; several other cousins; and many friends, especially Janet Newberg and her family.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; her brothers: Jay Snyder and Sanford ‘Sandy’ Snyder; and her nephew: Christian Snyder.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the funeral home with Rev. Mark Harder officiating. Burial will be held in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marshall County Humane Society, PO Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.