Carolyn Lee Brandon
Carolyn Lee Brandon
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Mrs. Carolyn Lee Brandon, age 72 of Franklin, KY passed away on June 28, 2025 at the Medical Center in Franklin, KY as results of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Carloyn’s wishes were to be cremated. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Carolyn was born on May 29, 1953 to the late Roy Lee Wolfe and the late Elsie Neal James. She was preceded in death by her adopted mom, Martha Carver Cole.
She is survived by 4 children, Shane C. Cosby (Pamela) of San Tan Valley, AZ, Robin Stinson (Todd) of Springfield, TN, Jonathan Blackman of Franklin, KY and Christopher Blackman of Franklin, KY, 13 grandchildren, Amanda Hudgins, Jordan Fernandez, Lauren Boaz, Markeese Cosby, Shane Cosby, Jr., Shaun Cosby, Amia Cosby, Alexis Key, Brendon Kimmins, Angelina Blackman, Hannah Blackman and other grandchildren; Zoey, Kloey, Walker and Maisie and a host of other great grandchildren.
She enjoyed her farm life, especially her goats and also enjoyed painting ceramics, cooking and baking.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory. The website is www.gilbertfhonline.com. The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.
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325 West Cedar Street, Franklin, KY 42134
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