Carolyn N. Willford

December 14, 1934 - September 1, 2020

Carolyn N. Willford, 85, formerly of Elery, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2020. She was born in Napoleon, Ohio on December 14, 1934 to John and Margaret (Hiler) McClure. Carolyn married James Willford on December 14, 1952 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Carolyn was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler, where she enjoyed making blankets with the Sewing Ministry, preparing congregational dinners with the Congregational Life Committee, and assisting with the Ladies of the Church. Carolyn was a bus driver for Patrick Henry Schools and would often volunteer her time to drive the bus for her children’s events. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Peggy (David) Follett, Cynthia (Roger) Dinius, Diane (Michael) Elchinger; sons, James (Barbara) Willford and Michael (Anne) Willford; 9 grandsons; 2 great granddaughters; sister, Joan Groll and sister-in-law, Evelyn McClure. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James; infant children, Patty Lynn and Joel Richard; and siblings, Walter “Mac” McClure, Gretchen Shroyer, Roy McClure, Margaret “Mickey” Crawford, Alma McKinnon, John McClure, Richard “Dick” McClure, Pauline Thompson and Paul Eugene McClure. Services for Carolyn will be private for the immediate family. Interment will take place at Grelton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.