"If I had to choose one word to describe Carolyn, it would be very hard. Kindness and loving both come to mind. She deeply loved her family and I?m sure you will miss her very much. I still remember all the long talks we had in Brookfield. May God grant you peace and comfort as you grieve your loss. So very sorry that this sweet kind woman is no longer here. Peace be with you all. Kim Hile"
In loving memory of
Carolyn Redding
September 27, 1950 - July 27, 2020
Carolyn Marie Redding, 69 of Winona and formerly of Brookfield, WI, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus with her family by her side.
She was born September 27, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Floyd and Thelma "Marie" (King) Smith. She devoted her life to her family; raising her daughters and eventually becoming a grandma, her family was her true pride in life. She went to every school activity, volunteered whenever possible, was a foster parent, and loved attending activities for both her kids and grandkids. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and writing. Carolyn was blessed with loyal friends in Sebring, FL and Brookfield, WI where she had spent most of her life.
While living in Winona, she was attending Pleasant Valley Church.
Carolyn is survived by her three daughters, Laura (Joseph) Ng, Jennifer (Christopher) Williamson and Mistie (Gregory) Clemmerson; grandchildren, Mitchell, Emmalena, Benjamin & Sydney Williamson; Olivia, Isaac & Marshall Ng; and Ethan, Kenneth & Savannah Smith; her mother, Marie Hanlin; sister, Sharon (Peter) Vasilievich and brother, Pete (Ellen) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Earl Smith.
Private family services will take place. Please share a memory of Carolyn and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
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"My best memories with Carolyn were going to the scrapbooking parties. We always had loads of fun. I loved teasing her at work, we were more like sisters. I miss her terribly even though the past few years we were only able to talk through Facebook, it was like we were still together having fun. I miss you so much Carolyn. You are the sister I never had."
"Carolyn was like a second mom to me. I can still hear her infectious laugh. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always made us kids feel accepted and listened to. One of the strongest, most patient, welcoming, accepting, beautiful mamas I was blessed to know and love."
"Carolyn was such a positive person to be around I loved sitting around and talking with her. We had great laughs at Emmalena\'s graduation party so funny we had Laura wondering what was going on. Will miss our Holidays with her. She loved you kids so much you were her life! Blessings for you all!!"