Carolyn L. Reitz, 82, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on November 22, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born on September 22, 1942 to Claude and Juanita (Lee) Nardin.  She married Duane Reitz in 1962 at The Little Brown Church.  Alongside her husband, Carolyn and Duane raised their daughter Dena.

Carolyn enjoyed listening to country music and Elvis Presley music.  She also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially her Christmas fudge.  She traveled with Duane, but her most treasured trip was traveling by train to Oregon to meet her grandson.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter Dena (Rob) Porter; grandson Tommy Porter; sister Carla Palmer; brother George Dardin; special friends Pat Gates and Bill and Dawn Crichton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and her husband Duane in 2022.

Per her request, there will be no services.

A celebration of life may be held at a later date.

Cremation rites have been accorded.