Carolynn who was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, later moved to Memphis, Tennessee.
She married James Leo Hyde on November 3, 1950. LTC Hyde was an officer in the U.S. Army and they and their children lived in various locations including overseas during his military career. When her husband retired, they returned to Memphis and later Collierville. She moved to The Woodlands, Texas to live with her daughter in 2014.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Lionel and Sue (Coffman) Brown, husband; James L. Hyde, son; Gregory W. Hyde and brother; William (Bill) Brown. Carolynn is survived by her children; DiAnn Hyde Soifer (Gary), grandson, Aaron G. Soifer (Rainah McIntyre); Jay C. Hyde (Marie) and family; Melissa Penland (Dean); brother, Dr. Robert Brown and Linda Hyde and family.
Per her wishes, she will be returned to Memphis, Tennessee to rest with her husband and son.