Carolyn Gerlene Brooks McGaugh, 72, of Indianola, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville. Carolyn was born May 20, 1945 in Shelby and was the daughter of Edgar and Alice Townsend Brooks. She worked in production as a seamstress for Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

Carolyn enjoyed music and singing and played the omnichord. She loved all sports, but baseball was her favorite. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don McGaugh; brothers, Glen Brooks, Henry Nelson Brooks, Alvis Brooks; sisters, Louise Tesche and Mary Lou Hasty. Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory her brothers, John David Brooks and wife Vicky of Lewisport, Kentucky, Robert Lee Brooks of Biloxi; sisters, Virnell Durham of Clarksdale, Kathryn Jackson of Vicksburg, Bonnie Sue Sterling of McGhee, Arkansas; 2 loving nieces, Shelia Brasier and Debbie Barker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 4th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Burton Funeral Home in Indianola. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. at Enon Cemetery in Ackerman. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.

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