O B I T U A R Y

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Carolyn Martin Williams, a woman of energy, intelligence, compassion and a loving heart.

Carolyn was born on January 11, 1943, in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late John Will Martin and Nellie "Gertie" Akin Martin and transitioned from this life on February 1, 2026. Through her journey of 83 years, she touched many lives with her kindness, wisdom and unwavering spirit.

She loved thrift shops, coffee breaks and spending time with her family. She lovingly hosted holiday meals at the family homeplace which she had renovated, cooking for family and friends she loved.

A lifelong friend to many, her spirit of friendship made you feel like the most important person in the room. This spirit which characterized her life is translated into lessons which her friends and family can take solace from. She leaves behind a legacy of love.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She worked for General Electric for 30 years and went on to work as a concierge for Marriott East. Carolyn was a member of VFW Post 1170 Middletown Auxiliary and was a Purple Heart Sister.

In addition to her parents, John Will Martin and Nellie "Gertie" Akin Martin, she was also preceded in death by four brothers: Carlos Ray Martin, Samuel Calvin Martin, John David Martin, J. Billy Martin; and a sister: Eunice Rebecca Martin Underwood.

She is survived by her three sisters and a brother-in-law: Betty Hall of Black Gnat, Trudy and Mitchell Whitlow of Magnolia, Mary Lois Martin of Hodgenville; nieces: Nellie Richards of Somerset, Lisa Berry, Debbie Berry both of Louisville, Billie Rae Ratliff, Jennifer Martin both of Greensburg, Carla Roy, Karen Martin both of Campbellsville, Amanda Humphrey of Hodgenville, Martina Marshall of Black Gnat; nephews: Rodney Martin, Kenneth Ray Hall both of Black Gnat, Greg Martin of Bedford, Joey Whitlow of Elizabethtown, Terry Martin, Davey Martin both of Greensburg, Martin Jewell of Hodgenville; and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a friends.

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The funeral service for Carolyn Martin Williams will be conducted at 3 P.M., Central Time, Saturday, February, 7, 2026 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in Greensburg Cemetery. Bro. Jim Collison III officiating.

Visitation is requested after 1 P.M., Central Time, Saturday at the funeral home until time of the service.

We invite all who knew and loved Carolyn to join us in honoring her memory.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Greensburg Cemetery Fund or Hosparus of Green River.

PALLBEARERS:

Rodney Martin, Greg Martin, Robbie Whitlow, Martin Jewell

Kenneth Ray Hall, Joey Whitlow, Terry Martin, Davey Martin