Birth date: Jul 6, 1940 Death date: Feb 21, 2018
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Lennox, age 77, passed away Wednesday evening, February 21, 2018. Carolyn was born July 6, 10940 in Pentwater to Walter and Florence (Jewel) Knudson. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, crocheting dolls and Read Obituary
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My mom was a very big part of my life. Whenever I needed her, she was there. I tried to give her back as much as she gave me. It leaves a big gap in my life, but I am very glad that she is where she can always watch over me and my husband, my children and my grandchildren. I have not been able to grieve as of yet, but I will try not to feel so sorry for myself, but to thank God that he allowed her to bring me into this world of his. I will miss her dearly.
We are so very saddened to read of the death of your dear loved one. Please accept my family's heartfelt condolences. Out of all the things that afflict humans, the pain of death is truly indescribable. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that The Almighty God promises in his word The Bible, that shortly He will wipe every tear from our eyes, and death...will be no more.
My sincere sympathy to Carolyn’s family on the passing of a dear, dear lady. In many years I knew her, I was blessed with her caring spirit, love for God and love for her family and friends. I know she is now in no more pain and rejoicing in heaven with her Savior. My prayers are with you, especially on Saturday as you remember her wonderful life in the Memorial Service.
As I think about what to write here, I am holding back tears. That is something that I am not sure I am ready for yet, the tears. When the time is right, I will go somewhere by myself and let go, but for now, I need to remember the good times, the life that Mom shared with us all, taught us and grew with us. There were many times in our lives that were difficult and complicated, but the time I remember best and that impacted our lives was in the '70s, when we lived in South Dakota, and were involved in a "Jesus Freaks" group there. The people that we shared that time with, Mom, Dad, My brother and sisters and I, touched our lives so deeply, and it was probably the happiest time in mom's life that I can remember. I am so glad that I got to share that life with my mom, and I miss her so much already.
I do want to say thank you so much to Kari and Connie, My sisters. during the time that mom was struggling with cancer, this last month, they were the ones who bore the brunt of caring for mom. They worked so hard to make the last days of mom's life loving and happy as it could be... and I want so much to thank you. I know it meant the world to mom, and you mean the world to me. I love you all... mom, dad, Tom, Kari, Colleen, Connie... some of you still here, some gone but all alive in my heart.
I will never forget the last month of my moms life in my home. She was so appreciative of all we were able to do for her. She would smile even though we were so impetent to dissolve her pain. She still was able to laugh with us and greet her visitors with a smile and warm greeting. A few days before mom went home she was very clear about what she wanted for us and from us. She laughed and enjoyed listening to the four of us getting along and singing for her. Going through this hell called cancer our mom wanted to see the broken family brought together and begin to heal all of the things that broke us apart. I love my mother. I still haven't let myself feel this loss. I'm afraid of what that's going to look like. Please pray for us.
