Carolyn Aldrich

Carolyn Sue Aldrich of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff.

Carolyn was born April 27, 1943, in Bassett, Ark. to Carl and Fennie Irene (Oakes) Heaton. She married Jerry Leon Aldrich Nov. 29, 1963 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2019.

Carolyn was a graduate of Broseley High School and Poplar Bluff Cosmetology School. She loved to sew and enjoyed decorating and making crafts. Her most cherished times were spent with her family.

Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Joe) Murray of Poplar Bluff; a son, Jerry (Terri) Aldrich II of Qulin; four grandchildren, Bobbi Maclin of Poplar Bluff, Joseph (Kelli) Murray of Jackson, Jerry (Joyce) Aldrich, III of San Francisco, Calif., and Brandon (Hoku) Aldrich of Springfield; a great-granddaughter Melody Maclin; two sisters, Faye (Carl) Honeycutt and Bonnie Reed; a brother, Jack (Mary Sue) Heaton, all of Poplar Bluff; a sister-in-law, Velta Heaton of Williamsville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Carolyn was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sally and Donis; and brothers, Buck, Melvin, Gordon and CD.

Visitation will begin at 10 am Wednesday with the funeral service following at 11 am at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Rev. Billy Orr will officiate. Burial will be at Holladay/Aldrich Family Cemetery in Wayne County.

Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Sue Aldrich. Online condolences at www.cotrellfuneralservicecom.