Carolyn Joan Olsen

Dec 21, 1932 - Dec 1st, 2020

Birth Date: Dec 21, 1932
Death Date: Dec 1, 2020
Funeral Date: Dec 5, 2020, 2:00 pm
Location: Ruebel Funeral Home
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Biography: Carolyn Joan Olsen, 87, of Little Rock passed away December 1, 2020. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 21, 1932. She graduated from North Little Rock Ole Main High School and attended Little Rock Junior College where she met her future husband, John Edwin Olsen. John and Carolyn married December 30, 1955 and honeymooned in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was business manager for the John Olsen Construction company and later worked in healthcare for Dr. Blackshear, Dr. Capps, and Practice Plus.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, John Edwin Olsen, parents, Rubye N. Young and William Lester Pate, and son, John Pate Olsen. She is survived by four children Leslie Hampel (Mark), Lisa Spears (Myles), Mary Elizabeth Olsen, Eric Olsen, (Mary Gay), seven grandchildren Megan Kennedy (John), Erin Schwinger (John), Amanda Strobel (Aaron), Hunter Spears (Elizabeth), Elysia Palmer (Blake), Justin Olsen (Kirsten), and Bethany Olsen along with four great grandchildren, and her beloved cat Miss Kitty.

She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed worshiping at First Christian Church and all the friendships she made there. She loved the holidays and spending time with family.

A funeral service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at 2PM. A burial will take place following the service at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery (2801 Asher Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204). Visiting hours are Thursday & Friday (Dec. 3 & 4) 8:30AM-4:30PM. A face covering is required to attend the services or visiting hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Humane Society of Pulaski County or Little Rock First Christian Church.

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Katie (Holcomb) and Justin Vollmer

#10

Dec 7th, 2020 8:08 pm

Love to all of ya'll during this awful time -- I can only imagine what you are going through -- we sure loved Aunt Carolyn. Thinking about ya'll <3 xoxo

Frances Dorough

Dec 7th, 2020 3:41 pm

My sincere condolences to Lisa, Leslie, Elizabeth and Eric. I was part of the football group that met each fall before or after the Razorback games that were played in Little Rock. You would laugh to see about ten of us piled up in Jack's station wagon because there was only one special parking place (owned by John Rogers) on Markham across the street from the stadium. In this day and time the police would not have permitted the overload we had with a couple of the guys in the back with their legs hanging out. We may have lost some games but never lost the parties. Those and other get togethers with great food and fellowship will always be remembered, especially Carolyn who was always a great host, a wonderful cook and a treasured friend.

Bill and Margie Godfrey

Dec 5th, 2020 9:59 am

We were so sorry to learn of Carolyn's death. We had such good times raising you children and then later our trips together with the Lunch Bunch at First Christian Church. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew her.

Rick Kreth

Dec 4th, 2020 5:53 pm

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I fondly remember all the years we were neighbors and your dad building our house in Robinwood, the camping vacations back in the Wingfield days. I loved your mom and dad. Know we are thinking of you and your family.

Tomme B Jennings

Dec 4th, 2020 7:11 am

Carolyn and I were good friends in Junior High and High School. Our lives took different paths after that but I still have fond memories of our times together. So sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts. Tomme Wilson Jennings

Cynthia King

Dec 3rd, 2020 6:34 pm

May you know my prayers and deepest regards are with you all. I enjoyed being Ms Carolyn's caregiver. She made me enjoy my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches even the more. RIP MS OLSEN. YOU WILL BE MISSED

Lenora Seymore -Johnson

Dec 3rd, 2020 5:50 pm

Mrs.Carol was a wonderful lady. I thank God for allowing her to come into my life. I Pray God Bless your family in this time need. God is so faithful. I love you Elizabeth and Mrs. Carol. You will always be in my prayers. God Bless this wonderful family.

Evans family

Dec 3rd, 2020 3:48 am

We can’t begin to imagine what you are feeling, but please let us share our deepest sympathy. In times of distress we need comfort that soothes our hearts. May the peace of God guard your hearts. Truly sorry for your loss.

Pat Elrod

Dec 3rd, 2020 12:43 am

Oh what a wonderful woman was Carolyn. We had good times at work, enjoyed many lunches together and even joined the Red Hat Society and had a great time together at a national meeting in Branson. Prayers for her loving family. Think of her laughter and your heart will be lighter .

Charla Birch

Dec 2nd, 2020 3:15 pm

Lisa and Leslie....I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We had some good times at your parents home when we were in Pi Phi together. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you.
Hugs to you both!
Charla

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