A lifelong Methodist, she was a homemaker and family caregiver who lived most of her life in Monticello, where she was a life member of Monticello Jr. Auxiliary and Chapter AB PEO. She moved to Conway in 1996 and continued her love of her church at Conway First United Methodist Church and the Gussie Scales Sunday School class, Chapter CA PEO, Twentieth Century Club, and bridge groups. Her family is blessed with countless Nana memories and lessons, as her hobbies included lifelong learning, gardening, needlework, cooking, and playing bridge, but mostly she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and constant gardener. The family would like to express deep appreciation to all who touched her life with caregiving, including Dr. John Smith, her caregivers, and the staff of Arkansas Hospice.
Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Hilda Malpica and husband Larry of Conway, Becky Crossett and husband Harry of Batesville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Lauren Horton and husband Tim of Auburn, Alabama, Allison Holton and husband Curt of Atlanta, Georgia, Sarah Catherine Erstine and husband Jon of Maumelle, Scott Crossett and wife Lisa of Rogers, and Leah Crossett Cook and husband Nathan of Jonesboro; great-grandchildren, Caroline Horton, Alex Holton, Jackson Horton, Audrey Holton, Ryan Cook, Amelia Erstine, John Michael Erstine, and Taylor Crossett, brothers, Calvin E. Grubbs and wife Audie of Garland, Texas and Kelley D. Grubbs of Monticello, Arkansas.
Memorial service will be at the Conway First United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014. Interment will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Oakland Cemetery in Monticello.
Condolences(4)
Marijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Was so saddened to read about the death of your Mother. I remember growing up and how active she was in many organizations as well as involved in your school activities and functions. Truly a lose to Monticello as well as family.Betty Sue (Clingman) McCluskey
Melbourne, FL Wednesday, May 28, 2014 So sad to learn of Carolyn's passing. I remember her asa 'real lady' and a role model. Mr. Hancock was one of
my 1st teachers in the Valley School.
Carolyn will be truly missed by all her family and friends.
She is in God's hands now.
Bobby Gilliam&Margaret
Shreveport, 71105, LA Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Bless all of James & Carolyn Grubs Hancock& family we have known them all our lives. Ellis and Trena Gilliam were very close Carolyn came and stared with Mother and I for a while after my day was drafter in WW11. Hilda was so nice to call and tell us I am to have surgery here in Shreveport . Lots of baseball discussed, too. . .Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Dear Hancock Family, I extend my sympathy at the loss of your precious loved one. I have memories of Mrs. Carolyn as sweet, pretty and a true lady. I'm reminded of her when I pass the house on Hyatt St.