Carolyn Ann Ulrich

Carolyn Ann Ulrich, 82, of Greenville, Texas was born on January 14, 1943, in the Holt Hospital in Meridian, Texas, to Thomas Walter and Ida Lee Etchison. She passed away October 19, 2025 as the result of a tragic car accident, while returning from church service in Mabank, TX.

Carolyn grew up and attended High School in Meridian, Texas. After high school, she attended Durham Business School in Waco, Texas. Carolyn also earned an Associate Degree in Business from Richland Community College, in Richardson, Texas. She worked at several companies as an Administrative Assistant to upper management personnel. Lastly, as a purchasing agent at Digital Matrix. 

Carolyn had a deep love for Jesus and a kind heart. She loved helping and caring for animals, especially dogs and cats. She spoke to everyone she met and loved to sew, cook, shop, and attend garage sales. Carolyn enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society where she shared the importance of friendship and sisterhood.

She is survived by her daughter Penny Lynne Goodman and partner Angela Dennis of Farmersville, Tx; sisters Ruthie Cousins (husband Johnnie) of Whitney, TX; and Priscilla Jean Richardson of McKinney, TX. She also leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Preceded in death by her parents Thomas Walter (Burr) and Ida Lee Etchison; daughter Bridgit Kay Goodman; and brother Roy Wayne Etchison.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation to your favorite animal shelter or non profit organization dedicated to Carolyn.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, 2:00pm October 28, 2025 at Cedron Cemetery. Directions to the cemetery. From the intersection of TX 22 and FM 56, west of Laguna Park, drive 7.6 miles north on FM 56; turn left into W4 Ranch (CR 1135) and drive 0.5 mile to cemetery entrance on left.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lawson Funeral Home, Meridian, Texas 254-435-2792