Carolyn Sue Thayer

Carolyn S. Thayer, 73, of Ft Worth, Texas and formerly of Connersville, died early Monday morning, December 19, 2011, at Fayette Regional Health Systems. On August 14, 1938, she was born in Greensburg to Gerald and Luella Root Bostic. Carolyn was married December 16, 1956 to Fred B. Thayer who died March 17, 2007. Carolyn began her working career as a pharmacy technician at Foutz Drugs in Liberty. She also worked at other area pharmacies including Economy Drugs for several years. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, working in ceramics and collecting owls. Carolyn is survived by three children: Stephen Thayer and his wife, Leslie of Mooresville; Susan Cole of Connersville, Sally Thayer of Ft. Worth, Texas; two granddaughters and their husbands: Nicolette Gonzales and Carlos of Connersville; Danielle Barrett and Mike of Richmond; six great-grandchildren: Darien, Logan, Gabby, Angelina, Brett and Ryan; a sister: Nancy Duke and her husband, Bill of Township, New Jersey; two brothers and their wives: Robert Bostic and Jean of Melbourne, Florida; David Bostic and Terry of Manhattan, New York. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm Thursday at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville. Interment will follow in West Point Cemetery in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund (http://www.komenindy.org/donate/) For additional information and to send condolences or memories, visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.