Carolyn Sue Mallady

Carolyn Sue Mallady 80, of Harrisburg passed away April 5, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Carolyn was born on August 18,1942 in Saline County to the late Curran and Marion Tullip (Taylor) Jackson. Carolyn married Dean Mallady on October 10, 1959.

 

Carolyn is of Baptist faith and attended North America Baptist Church. She was involved with Girl Scouts for many years and really enjoyed working with them. Carolyn was 17 when she married Dean and they had been married 63 years upon her passing.

 

Carolyn is survived by her husband Dean Mallady of Harrisburg; 4 children; David (Debbie) Mallady of Harrisburg, Rick (Susan) Mallady of Harrisburg, Sherry (Joe) Morris of Galatia, Rita (Steve) Diefenbach of Carrier Mills; 7 grandchildren, Misty (Brandon) Stone, Tommy (Keely) Stephens, Caleb (Jillian) Mallady, Kara(Troy) Graham, Joey(Laura) Morris, Jedd Diefenbach, Autumn Diefenbach; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and a special niece, Jamie Moore.

 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents along with 7 brothers and 1 sister.

 

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 10,2023, at 1:00pm with visitation from 11:00 am until funeral hour. Burial will follow in North America Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Martin officiating. Sloan Funeral Home of Galatia in charge of arrangements.