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Carolyn Wright (Dearing) died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 21st. 2021 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Wright.
Carolyn was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on March 10th, 1939 to Wilson Troy Dearing and Olive Marie (Eggleston) Dearing of Arnett, Oklahoma. Carolyn had the gifts of excelling academically as well as in many sports. She grew up with a loving and hard-working family in western Oklahoma, with a very large extended family.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters Kimberly Wright Spivey and Kelly Wright Liddell, Son-in-law James Liddell, Jr.; Grandchildren Gabriella Spivey, Simone Spivey, Jackson Liddell and Abigail Liddell; Sisters Mona Trice and Patti Matney; Brother Craig Dearing and a very large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Carolyn began her college studies at Oklahoma State University and then later transferred to Northwestern University in Alva, Oklahoma where she graduated with a degree in Education. Carolyn later went on to get her Masters of Education from The University of Central Oklahoma and would have many years as a counselor in the Putnam City School District.
Carolyn met George Wright (Omaha, Nebraska) in Oklahoma City and they were married in 1965. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and always a devoted volunteer in many organizations. She enjoyed gardening (later became a Master Gardener), playing tennis, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Carolyn was a blessing and a gift to her family and to all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club or Palomar: Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center
Jaynie Smeerin says
Carolyn was such a special person who will be very missed. She was our aunt who we didn’t get to see nearly enough. Carolyn will always have an extra special place in our hearts.
All our love to her whole family. Jaynie and Bob
Jaynie Smeerin says
Carolyn was such a special person who will be very missed. She was our aunt who we didn’t get to see nearly enough. Carolyn will always have an extra special place in our hearts.
All our love to her whole family. Jaynie and Bob
Laurie S Kabb says
The best aunt ever! Carolyn’s love and support were unwavering. She will be forever in our hearts and memories. Love and sympathies to all of the family,
Laurie, Jon, and Zach.
Gloria McDonley Pogue says
Carolyn had a passion for her students. She was a teacher and counselor at Tulakes Elementary. She was gifted to be able to calm a crying child, or a frustrated parent. She was special, and I am blessed by calling her a colleague and friend.
Craig Dearing says
Not enough can be said about the goodness of my sister, the most Loving caring woman I’ve ever known, much like our mother. I Love that she can rest receiving Love and thoughts from all of our wonderful friends and Family. You will be missed sister. I Love you!
Mona Trice says
If there was an Olympic Event for sisters and/or friends, she would have taken the gold. We had an amazing 80 years of sharing (she didn’t say much until she was 2) and I will miss those times for the rest of my years.
Leslie Behnke says
Aunt C, as I called her, has always had a special place in my heart. I could always talk to her about anything going on in my life and she was always there to give great advice and a kind ear or shoulder to cry on!! If we told her something she wasn’t quite expecting, she would take a moment before answering (as she wanted to weigh her words) and say, “Hm, that is interesting” and then in the kindest possible way straighten my ass out!! She was a huge influence in my life and I know she knew how much I loved and admired her. I know we will see you again, Aunt C, and that gives me much comfort. Forever, Les