Born January 19, 1914 to the late Leonard and Mabel Brackett; died March 13, 2010 at the age of 96. She was a lifelong organist/pianist and teacher. For many years she taught private piano and organ lessons.
Caroline was preceded in death by her husband, George Ronald Karn; brother John Brackett; sisters Marjorie (Brackett) Fox, and Martha Eckland. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Anna Mae) Karn of Charlotte, MI, Ruth Ann (Robert) Phelps of Williamston, Elaine (Payson) Gregory of Hyland, CA, and David (Rita) Karn of Dimondale, MI; seven grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Her greatest joy in life was to play music for the Glory of God.
Caroline’s life will be celebrated at a funeral service on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, 3185 N. Williamston Rd, Williamston, at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church and Thursday, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle St., Williamston. Contributions may be made to the church in memory of Caroline. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanwilliamston.com