Carolyn Diane Markle was born August 12, 1963 in Virginia and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Carolyn is survived by her Husband Milburn Markle, Father and Mother William and Vivian Hager and Brother Billy Hager, also her newest best friend Jan Marshall and the best caregiver in the entire world Kali Bjork. Carolyn was a master with words which is evident in the many great poems of hers. She loved pottery and antiques and found great pleasure in finding hidden treasures at yard sales. Her greatest joy was her dogs especially Camlin who she called her gentle giant. Carolyn loved explaining to people that they are P.U.D.E.L. pointers an old German breed...."If you want birds, hunt with an ugly dog"!. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in care of Grant Mortuary.