Carolyn A. Farran

Born on October 9, 1930 in Bainbridge, Indiana. Carolyn was the daughter of Samuel and Ida Alma Valentine. She graduated from Culver High School in 1949. Carolyn spent most of her life in Anderson, Indiana. She worked there with her husband as a licensed realtor. Carol called Westfield her home for the last ten years.

Carolyn was a warm, engaging person who genuinely enjoyed being around others. Her hobbies included horses, boating, flowers and reading. She had a passion for ballroom dancing and developed many lasting friendships within the dance community. Whether on the dance floor or in everyday life, Carolyn's ability to connect with people made a lasting impression. She especially enjoyed spending time with friends at Aurelia Dance Studio of Westfield and treasured the many relationships she built throughout her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Michael) Riggs; stepson, Curt (Donna) Farran; grandchildren, Kimberly Benevides, Joseph (Melanie ) Riggs, Samuel Petry, and Joshua (Deb) Petry; and great-grandchildren, Avery, Xavier, Amanda, Joshua, Dylan, Meghan and Chynna. Great-great grandchildren are London and Mila. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Les Farran and daughter, Lori Solid; siblings, Samuel Valentine II, Norma Jean Hough, Margaret Zeldes, Phillip Valentine, and Stanley Richard Valentine; and her parents, Samuel and Ida Alma Valentine.

The memories she created with family and friends will continue to be cherished for years to come, and her legacy of kindness, laughter, and connection will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.