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On May 21, 2021, Carolyn Sue Florence was called home to her heavenly Father at age 78. She was born on July 31, 1942 to Lester and Lorene Hornsby in Quinlan, Texas. She grew up in Fate, Texas and graduated from Rockwall High School in 1960 where she was head cheerleader and a member of the basketball team. She married her high school sweetheart, Mickey Florence. They settled in their hometown of Rockwall where they raised their four children. Carolyn was employed with Rockwall ISD in various roles, but also owned a successful uniform business. She was passionate about decorating and gardening. She especially loved Fate and “Old Rockwall,” often sharing precious memories of life in small town Texas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall where she enjoyed volunteering with the church choir, bazaar, and office. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her four children: Andy Florence of Littleton, Colorado; Joey Florence and wife DeeDee of Denton, Texas; Amy Rakow and husband David of Rockwall, Texas; and Amanda Pacheco and husband Ruben of Rockwall, Texas; one sister: Doris Willess; seven grandchildren: Brynne and Connor Florence, Hannah and Haley Florence, Reid and Will Rakow, and Sophia Pacheco; one great-grandchild: Kylan. She will be remembered with joy and simultaneously missed with deep affection. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helping Hands of Rockwall or the Society of St. Stephen at FUMC Rockwall.

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Carolyn Sue Florence

July 31, 1942 - May 21, 2021