Carolyn Sue Pirtle, 62, of Buckeye, died April 23, 2013 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on November 3, 1950 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Tib and Francis Sikes. She was a beloved mother and grandmother (nana) and a beloved wife of 47 years. She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) Pirtle Sr.; daughters Candy (David) Staub, Karen (Nacho) Estrada; sons Bobby (Betsy) Pirtle, Steven Pirtle, Kenny (Kim) Pirtle; sisters Janice Smith, Billy Pearson; brother Lloyd Sikes; 23 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Sherry Smith, sister Joe Sikes, brothers Irvin, Tom and Lucky Sikes. A graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, May 4th at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Rd in Buckeye. Donations can be made to Candy Staub Memorial Fund. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
