Carolyn Lee (Carson) Thomas McKinley

Carolyn Lee McKinley, 88, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Sheridan, Indiana on May 31, 1934 to the late Leo and Edith (Viles) Carson. Carolyn grew up in Sheridan and moved to Peru. She was employed as a factory worker at United Technologies until her retirement. She was a member of the Peru First Brethren Church and played as a pianist for the last 50 years. Carolyn enjoyed playing music, attending church, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Carolyn married Wilbur D. Thomas on August 8, 1969 and they were married for 32 years until his death on September 1, 2001. She married Charlie E. McKinley on April 26, 2003 and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2005.

She is survived by her children; Becky Rapp of Illinois, Larry (Cathy) Whitcomb of Illinois, John (Tammy) Whitcomb of Peru, Indiana, Susan (Kim) Stiltz of Columbus, Indiana, Cathy Shultz of Vincennes, Indiana, Steve (Jennifer) Thomas of Peru, Indiana, Sarah (Jay) Ross of Wisconsin, Everett (Carrol) Thomas of Texas, Carrie (Bill) Proper of Texas, Gina Schrievogel of Arizona, Deneen (Charlie) Jenkins of Thorntown, Indiana, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, husbands; Wilbur Thomas and Charlie McKinley, and son, Robert S. Thomas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana from 10am to 11am. Funeral service will follow at 11am with Pastor Lorie Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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