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CAROLYN HAHN Obituary
Carolyn Grace Kearley Hahn departed this world for her Heavenly home on October 1, 2020. Carolyn had just celebrated her 87th birthday on September 25. She was born in 1933 to Julia Kathryn Nichols Kearley and Augustus Thompson Kearley in Mobile, Alabama. She grew up in various Texas towns during her childhood and before high school her family moved to Atmore, Alabama which was her father's hometown. She graduated as valedictorian from Escambia County High School in 1950, and then attended the University of Alabama where she completed her Bachelor's degree in music education in 1954. After graduation, she taught at various schools and ended up in Abilene, Texas. While in Abilene, she met Warren Hahn at her Church Sunday school class and they were married on August 31, 1956. They were blessed with three children while living in El Paso and moved to San Antonio in 1967 and became members at St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
Carolyn made a "joyful noise unto the Lord" by singing and directing various choirs at St. Marks for 50 years. She also served in the United Methodist Women and leadership committees at the church. Her musical talents were also shared with the San Antonio Choral Society and the Tuesday Musical Club.
Another passion of Carolyn's was travel. She had fond memories of mission trips to Alaska and Costa Rica. She also went on many trips with close friends and family because "the mountains are calling and I must go."
Carolyn is survived by her children: Robert Warren Hahn, of Alba, TX; Steven Charles Hahn and his wife Imelda Joan of Boise, ID; and Karin Hahn Schuetze and her husband Tim of Austin, Texas; as well as five grandchildren (Michelle Renee Hahn, Daniel Robert Hahn, William Charles Schuetze, Bryan Christian Schuetze and Julia Grace Schuetze), and her great grandson Henry Livingston Welch. She is also survived by her brother Robert Kearley (Carole) of Spring Hill, FL and niece Kimberly Morlan (Scott) and their children. She is now reunited with loved ones who preceded her in death, including her husband Warren whom she was married to for 32 years, her parents and nephew Richard Kearley.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, friend and will be missed by many. The family is thankful for her life and the gifts of love she has shared with them over the years.
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Memories and Condolences
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Christopher Dombrowski
August 4, 2025
Ms. Hahn was my first Sunday school teacher at St. Marks UMC and instilled a love for music in me when she was also my music teacher in Elementary school at Colonial Hills Elementary. I truly admired her patience and kindness and will miss her beautiful singing and ability to play music with so many instruments. She will be missed.
Gae Bjork
October 10, 2020
Carolyn Hahn and I became friends in the 1970s when our sons were friends through their high school years. That friendship was renewed again several years ago when I began taking my mother, Frankie Armstrong, to St. Mark's church services and UMW. Carolyn was always kind and thoughtful as we gathered in the Fellowship Hall or Morningside Manor or her home for meetings and programs. My prayers are with her family as they mourn the loss of their wonderful mother and grandmother.
Becky Barlow Dorsey
October 8, 2020
Mrs. Hahn was a truly special, talented, and committed choir director at St. Marks UMC. I joined the Youth Choir in the mid 70s just to hang out with my friends without realizing how much I would learn about music, harmony, and singing. She was not only a great choir director but had an amazingly beautiful, smooth singing voice. She gave so much of herself to the church music program by not only conducting choirs of all ages, but by engaging outside artists and band members to participate in special events. She somehow knew how to gently nudge the best performance out of you without you ever knowing you could do it! So many great memories we had during Choir Rallies especially. I finally realized how much she loved what she did when we gathered the old group back together for a special 50 year church anniversary performance. The group was quite large and as we ended our piece on a long strong note, the look on her face was one of complete joy. Thank you Mrs. Hahn for all the joy you shared with us through your talents. We will miss you. My condolences especially to Karin, Robert, and Steven.
Sharon Freeto
October 8, 2020
She was one of the smartest, kindest, most Christian people I’ve ever known! I was interim pastor at St Mark’s for a few months. She was remarkable! She kept me grounded and made me laugh whichever I need at the time. What a delightful human being! The world is a lesser place in so many way at her departure but oh, hoe blessed we were with her life and example! Heaven sings with her joy!
Jeanette Burney Sullivan
October 8, 2020
Mrs. Hahn was a marvelous person who brought a special magic to St. Mark’s Methodist for decades. I sang in her children’s choir, and then in her youth choir. She inspired many children, and there were several who took her love of music with them as they grew up and traveled in the world. I will forever be grateful for the joy of singing that she gave me, for life. I loved her. We all did.
Diane Naukam
October 8, 2020
I became acquainted with Mrs. Hahn when she would shop at the Hallmark store. She was lovely and so positive. It was always a pleasure to see her. My condolences to her family. She was very special.
Martha Kearley Sule
October 7, 2020
Our prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time. I will always remember Carolyn’s comforting words at the passing of my parents and sister, her aunt, uncle and cousin.
Martha K. Sule
October 7, 2020
Our prayers are with all of the family in the passing of our cousin, Carolyn. I will always remember her kind words at the passing of my parents and sister.
Martha Kearley Sule
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