Carolyn A. Erwin

1946 - 2016

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

Carolyn Erwin Obituary

Carolyn Ann Erwin

Brentwood, TN

Carolyn Ann Erwin, age 70 of Brentwood, passed away May 23, 2016 after a two year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Carolyn was born in Sacramento, Kentucky on March 8, 1946 to John Henry Reynolds and Louvenia Mae Coffman Reynolds, the seventh of eight children.

Carolyn began her career in Governor Winfield Dunn's administration in the Planning Office and was appointed as the first female Extradition Officer in the State of Tennessee. She worked for Murray Ohio Manufacturing Corporation in Brentwood for a number of years before beginning a career as a Realtor in 1985. Carolyn had a successful 31 year career in real estate, representing both buyers and sellers in Brentwood and Franklin as well as selling homes built by her husband, Steve. Carolyn enjoyed golf, boating, her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by so many whose lives she touched. Carolyn retired from real estate in late 2015.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stephen G. Erwin of Brentwood; her daughter, Stephanie Erwin (Mike) Dedmon of Nashville; two grandchildren, Will Richardson and Kelsey Richardson; three step-grandsons, Nigel Dedmon, Tanner Dedmon and William Dedmon. She is also survived by sisters, Maxine (Richard) Williams of Detroit, MI, Lilda (Gil) Dortch and Rita Rickard, both of Madisonville, KY; brother, James Reynolds of Los Altos, CA; a host of many special nieces, nephews and special family members, Jarrett Simonds and Jane Hull.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church, 508 Franklin Road, Franklin, Tennessee 37069 with Lead Pastor Carol Cavin-Dillon and Associate Pastor Mark Price officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 P.M. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carolyn's honor to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Leave condolences online at NashvilleCremationCenter.com.

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Published by Tennessean on May 26, 2016.

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June 6, 2016

Dear Carolyn...she was my office mate at Zeitlin Realtors,and how special she was. I am so,so sorry for her family.

Janelle Waggener

May 29, 2016

I just attended the Memorial Service for Carolyn. It was lovely and funny...just like Carolyn! The postlude music was 'Sweet Caroline", sung by Neal Diamond.... A cheery, fun finish to a life well lived!

The Realty Trust office will truly miss Carolyn. She was a winner in every sense of the word!

Warmest regards,
Janelle

May 29, 2016

We cherish many good memories as neighbors and friends watching Stephanie and Jay grow to be responsible adults. We know wonderful memories of an awesome lady will help to ease your loss in the days ahead. Keeping you in our prayers.

Love,
Jim and Suzanne Cheek

May 29, 2016

Carolyn was a great lady - always had a smile on her face. So sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I pray for God to give you comfort and peace in all the wonderful memories. Bettye Morris

Mary Anne Rowan

May 28, 2016

Our sympathy and prayers to Carolyn's family. We were early Brentwood neighbors of Carolyn, Steve and Stephanie. Carolyn was a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile and gracious manner to all she met.

Mary Anne and Tommy Rowan

Suzette Johnson

May 26, 2016

Carolyn was such a dear lady. She lived and worked hard in Williamson County. She made me feel proud and good in our profession. Amazing lady ...I loved her like an older sister.

Chris Castenholz

May 26, 2016

I met Carolyn and Steve a few years ago. OH GOODNESS, how worried and anxious I was! I feared that they would see this young man, from the country, as backwards and unsophisticated. IMMEDIATELY, and without missing a step, Mrs. Carolyn (I always refer to her that way out of respect and deference) reached out to hug my neck, told me how welcomed I was in her home, and how please she was that FINALLY Jarrett had brought me over to meet them! I instantly felt at ease, and from that day forward, Mrs. Carolyn made me feel special and welcome..never forgetting to hug my neck, tell me of her love for me, and inquiring about my family and friends.

I'm not telling you all anything you don't already know about Mrs. Carolyn. And many of you knew her far better than I did. But what you may not have known is her ability to make someone who feels ordinary, less than others, or certainly not "first class" feel like the most important person in the room! Mrs. Carolyn always made sure I never felt left out, or overlooked. She would call or text me, just to check up on me, and question how I have been. And when surrounded by her friends, whom I did not know, she would introduce me and make sure everyone knew I was special to her. And I was...she made sure I knew I was special to her.

Every time I'd visit, she would make sure to hug my neck, and tell me how happy she was to see me. I've never felt so important and appreciated, for just being me. That was Mrs. Carolyn. She knew how to make everyone feel their best. To feel important and valued.

Over the years, she became someone I could talk to about anything...without fear of judgement or being put down. She genuinely loved me, for ME, and not what others might think I should be. She is someone I could genuinely call a best friend. And in my heart, she is one.

I loved going to her home, and the time spent at the Lake House with Steve and Jarrett. Everything always was so grand, and beautiful, yet done so effortlessly by Mrs. Carolyn. Holidays and special occasions were always the best, because she wouldn't have it any other way!!PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!!!

I will miss you Mrs. Carolyn. You are my friend. Someone I feel like family with. And someone who has held my confidence and secrets. I'll think of you often, and always with a smile, because you encouraged me to be the BEST CHRIS I could be...and I won't let you down! Love you........

May 26, 2016

Dear Carolyn was my office mate for years at Zeitlin Realtors. She was always so upbeat and knowledgable. What a tragedy this is for her family. I am so sorry. Natalie Mertie

Susan Diebolt

May 26, 2016

God Bless family and friends --- prayers for you all.

Cheryl McWilliams

May 26, 2016

Carolyn was a lovely lady and Jasper and I enjoyed working with her at Murray. Rest in Peace, Carolyn.

Jarrett Simonds

May 25, 2016

Carolyn loved me as only a mother could - with sharp advice, tender hands, acceptance, and a heart bigger than life. I call her Mom, and she referred to me as her adopted son. My life changed for the better when we entered each other's life, and now that she is gone, I pray I continue to be the sort of man she'd be proud to call her son.

If grief is truly the price we must pay, for loving someone so dearly, it is no wonder that I cannot stop crying, aching to talk to her one last time, and missing her more than my words can express.

Carole Ann McCormick

May 25, 2016

Thinking of all of your family. You are in my prayers.

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