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Carolyn Shoemaker

Carolyn Shoemaker obituary

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

Carolyn Shoemaker Obituary

Carolyn Shoemaker, has passed to join our Father in Heaven on August 9, 2025, Although she only stood at 4'7" … She was the Rock of our family. She was the glue that held us all together. She was the strength that molded us into who we are today. She was preceded in death by her husband, of over 69 years, Robert Shoemaker. She is survived by her children, Robert (Waneta) Shoemaker, Cindy (Don) Pilkinton, Pamela (Tina Davis) Shoemaker, and Tammy (William) Corn. Carolyn was blessed with three grandchildren, Angie Pilkinton, Jeffrey Shoemaker, and Crystal Ochoa; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by three siblings, Patricia Stetler, Marge Dressler, and David (Barbara) Scheefel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:00 am at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808. "We love you Mom and thank you for a lifetime of joyous memories." Please visit www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com to leave condolences.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 13, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Carolyn Shoemaker

Aug

14

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Lindenwood Cemetery

2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Funeral services provided by:

C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home

1327 North Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

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Jean Jones

August 13, 2025

Carol was a wonderful friend. I´m very sorry for your loss.

Tammy

August 13, 2025

My beautiful momma. I love you so much.

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