Carolyn (Elliott) Lindley

It is with heavy hearts that we give our farewells to the amazing Carolyn Lindley, and extend our condolences to the Lindley family.

We would like to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for Mrs. Lindley and her lasting impact on the community.

Mrs. Lindley was born in the Spring of 1939 to Sherman and Daisy (Shelton) Elliott, and grew up in the Washington County area. She would eventually marry Frank Lindley in 1959 and start a family. She would end up will a large family made of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even great-great-grandchildren.

Carolyn spent her life being dedicated and kind to those around her, with these traits leading her to her various involvements within the communities she lived in. She devoted time to the Mooresville community with time spent at the Mooresville Public Library, Mooresville Park, and Mooresville Community Schools, before returning to Salem.

She would go on to donate a great deal of her energy and time to the Salem Bicentennial Committee, Washington County Food Bank, her beloved Covenantor Cemetery, as well as here at The Washington County Historical Society.

A lifetime WCHS member, Carolyn volunteered often, becoming a staple during Old Settler's Days with her booth where she would sell her incredible corn husk dolls and donate the profits to various institutions around the county.

Carolyn Lindley was an inspiring light for everyone who encountered her or knew her. We are forever grateful for her talent, time, and love for our lovely community.