of Clarkston passed away peacefully Monday, March 26, 2018 at 70 years of age. She was born on August 19, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of William and Virginia (Frank) Brown Sr. Carolyn graduated from St. Michaels of Pontiac in 1965. She is the beloved wife of Richard for 52 years; loving mother of Christine (David) Payne and Bryce (Amy Earl) Jarrett; proud grandmother of Katlyn, Sara, Alyssa, Alec and Addison; dear sister of William (Cecile) Brown Jr., Bruce Brown and sister-in-law Debbie Brown. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles Brown and sister-in-law Patricia Brown. Carolyn was well loved by everyone and could really light up a room, she will be missed dearly.