Carolyn Margaret Kilroy's Obituary
Carolyn M. Kilroy, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Kilroy and sister, Eleanor “Bobbie” Schulz and her husband, Lee H. Schulz. She is survived by her daughters, Amy E. Kilroy and Paula K. Shaw and her husband, Marty Shaw and grandsons, J. Kyle and Daniel J. Shaw, who brought her great joy and love to her life. She shared an amazing bond with her two nieces, four nephews, and their families, known as “Dee Dee” to them. Family and friends were most important to her. For more than six decades, she was fortunate enough to share a friendship with the same eight girlfriends, who were all amazing women. Born in Louisville, KY and moved to Memphis, TN in 1970. She retired from Mayflower Contract Services as Regional Manager at the age of 70. Numbers were definitely her specialty. Carolyn was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church and the choir for over 20 years. Her voice was angelic. Her last few years were spent at South Breeze Assisted Living. We will never forget the special relationships she developed as well as the amazing care she received. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. We will all miss her infectious smile, beautiful voice, and spirit. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Mass at St. Brigid Catholic Church will be held on Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.Carolyn’s Tribute Slideshow may be viewed: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/YWJBC3S2BDWW2BSM
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