Carolyn Joan Garvin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn Joan Garvin, 86, of New Castle, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Henry County Hospital. She was born August 27, 1928 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harry and Vivian (Thornburg) Ballinger. Carolyn is a distinguished graduate of New Castle High School class of 1946. She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Ball State University. She taught third grade at Tri Elementary for 28 years, retiring in 2004 at the age of 75. She served as a substitute teacher for years thereafter. Previously, she was a long-time employee of First National Bank of New Castle. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church for more than 55 years, a long-time member of P.E.O. and a supporter of many educational, charitable and civic causes. She was especially supportive of the Henry County Humane Society. Throughout her long life, Carolyn loved travel and time spent with family and friends. She enjoyed animals (especially dogs and birds), children, teaching, Sanibel Island, duplicate bridge, auctions, antiques and collectibles, the Pebble Beach Swim Club, Kandersteg, Switzerland, holiday celebrations and making noodles. She was kind, genuine, empathetic, and well-loved. She is greatly missed. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, James L. Garvin; three children, Stuart (Bev) Garvin of Indianapolis, Mark (Marie Kolp) Garvin of Ft. Wayne and Jan (Jim Spalding) Garvin of Lincoln, NE; nephews, Steve and John Ballinger and Tom and Bob Stephens and a niece, Jane Cover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Maraline Stephens and a brother, Norman Ballinger. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Tom McGilliard officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 4 – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Humane Society. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Joan Garvin.

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Carolyn Joan Garvin

August 27, 1928 - November 11, 2014