Carolyn Marie Brandon Bains, 72, of Paducah, died Monday at her home.
She had attended University of Southern California, retired as a manager of resort hotels and assisted living facilities, and was a member of Lone Oak Church of Christ.
She is survived by five children, Kelly Jeanette Smith of Melrose, NM, Rebeccah Baker of Blanco, New Mexico, Cameron Scott Smith of Cincinnati, OH, Morgan Smith of Glenpool, OK, and William Bains of Utah; her mother, Iva Marie Miller Bishop of Paducah; her brother, Herbert William Brandon of New Concord, KY; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Vaughn Bains; and her father, Herbert Earl Brandon; and one brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday at Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Paul Wingfield and Blake Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 10am Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Lone Oak Church of Christ, 2960 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
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