Carolyn Shults

Carolyn Shults obituary, Cross Plains, TX

Carolyn Shults

Carolyn Shults Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higginbotham Funeral Home on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Carolyn Shults, 84 from Rising Star, Tx died May 3rd, 2025. She was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter; Lisa Beth Shults and her husband of 65 years Jack C. Shults.
She is survived by her son Clayton Tyler Shults from Hickory Creek, Tx two Grandsons; Ethen Tyler Shults from Dallas, Tx and Evan Carlson Shults from Flower Mound, Tx.
Nephew Steven Rose from Olton, Tx and Niece Dona McCanlies from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Carolyn worked at Acme Brick and Sear's & Roebuck in Wichita Falls, Tx. However family was her priority and passed on the career and chose family.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother for a total of 65 years. Her family was her priority and her loyalty ran deep with her faith and family.

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