"Kimberly lit a candle in memory of Carolyn Johnston"
In loving memory of
Carolyn Johnston
March 21, 1949 - December 8, 2014
Carolyn (Hickox) Johnston of Waverly, Iowa formally of Watertown, NY passed peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa on Dec. 8 from a long term illness.
Ms. Johnston was born on March 21, 1949 in Carthage NY to her parents Audrey (Altmire) Whitton and David Hickox.
Carolyn worked for many years at the New York Air Brake in Watertown. She spent the last 12 years with her life partner, Felix McElroy, traveling throughout the country and eating waffles in every state. She enjoyed spending time with good friends and family. Carolyn was a member of the Watertown Elks Club.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Loughrey and Rick Hier of Centreville MD; her son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Krista Covey of Land O Lakes FL; mother Audrey Whitton of Brownville NY; brother David Hickox Jr (Sarah) of Ithaca NY; sisters Donna Cloud of Brownville NY; Diane (Dennis) Lane of Brownville NY; Laurie (Eric) Tucker of Harrisville NY; Joan Hickox of Adams NY; Kimberly (Shannon) O'Brien of Adams Center NY; Audrey (Frank) Danielsen of Watertown NY. Four grandchildren: Derek, Cullen, Bret and Eva. Several aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her father, David E. Hickox Sr. on February 17, 1986.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, in Carthage NY, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10am with Father George Maroun officiating. Internment will follow at the Old St. James Cemetery.
Tributes
"Denise lit a candle in memory of Carolyn Johnston"
"Mom- a mother always gives unconditional love for their child and always tries to protect them from life's worst things when they can't protect themselves and I'd say you did both for me."
"AmyRae Hayes lit a candle in memory of Carolyn Johnston"
"Joan Hickox lit a candle in memory of Carolyn Johnston"
"Will miss you sis i loved you and always will find al he will stand with you and wait for us to come to the new wold with you both love forever your sis shellie zwolinski"
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"God needed the angel he loaned me for twelve beautiful years, to come home and be his angel. Go in peace my beautiful angel be with the lord. Love you now and forever. Love, Felix"
"Carolyn was a very good friend to all of us here at the Star Motel. I am glad that I spoke with her a few days before she left us. She always spoke kind words and gave me good advice to me when I was going through Chemo, and what foods that I should eat. We loved her friendship and we will miss her dearly. God will be taking great care of her and I am sad that we lost her here on earth, but I know that she is in great hands with our Lord and Savior. And what a great photo of her that you posted. I want to remember her just like the photo that I see of her. Dodie, mgr of the Star Motel, Waverly, Iowa."
"You will always be my grandma Carol, you always treated John and I as if we were your biological grand children. I love you always and forever."
"We had alot of fun times and happy times together:) I remember when she taught me how to budget my money LOL:) And it has been with me every since! I now am a big coupon freak and eat whats in my house before i go shopping. Thank-You! for showing me how to budget my money. Love You:) My heart goes out to the whole family. You will be missed. Joan Hickox"
"I remember growing up with cousin Carolyn. We use to have puzzle contests. No one could beat her because she was so fast. I remember going to her house and my Dad would do his famous magician tricks. We had a lot of fun together. So sorry she had to pass away so young. My heart goes out to the family. She will be missed. From Jean L'Huillier"
"Sherry, No one can replace your mom, but God can comfort your heart. He knows what you need during this time much better than anyone else. My deepest sympathies to you dear Sherry. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (KJV)"
"Sherry, Troy and family - I am SO sorry for your loss. I remember visiting with your Mom when I would come to see you when we were in high school Sherry. She was a good person and will be missed."