Carolyn Sue Townsend

Carolyn Sue Townsend obituary, McKenzie, TN

Carolyn Sue Townsend

Carolyn Townsend Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ms. Carolyn Sue Townsend, age 73, of McKenzie, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence.
There will be a graveside service for Ms. Townsend at Fairview cemetery on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Townsend was born on April 30, 1952 in McKenzie to the late James Paul Townsend and Mary Ezell Chesser. She was a retired forklift operator at Allegion Republic Doors and Frames Ms. Townsend grew up loving animals, her favorite being horses.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbra Ann Franklin, and a brother Paul Ray Townsend.
She is survived by her sister, Melinda Mayberry of McKenzie. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Carolyn, please visit our Tree Store.

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1740 East Cedar Avenue P.O. Box 476, McKenzie, TN 38201

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