Carolyn (Wilson) Lemaster

Tennie Caroline (Wilson) Lemaster, known as “Carolyn Lemaster”, age 92 of Fairborn, passed away, peacefully, in the comfort of her own home, Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born March 29, 1932, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Elsie Marie (Webb) Wilson.

Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, mamaw, sister, and friend to many. She led a rich and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. Carolyn came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior from an early age. Her formative years were spent on a dairy farm, as one of the oldest female siblings her chores included milking cattle, helping her younger siblings, and tending to household chores. Carolyn was known for her love of cooking, gardening, and ironing. Her kitchen was often the gathering place for her family to enjoy one of her big breakfasts, Sunday dinner, or a simple pot of soup. She was an avid reader, often reading numerous books per week. She cherished her close relationships with her children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. Frequently hosting large family gatherings filled with joy, laughter, and her southern home cooking! Carolyn will forever be in our hearts.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband of 44 years, Herbert Lemaster Jr.; siblings, Dorothy Wilson, Phoeba Fannin, Woodrow Wilson, and Ina Lambert. She is survived by three children, Samuel (Diane) Lemaster, Robert (Vicki) Lemaster, Joyie (Scott) Johns; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Ed) Federle, John (Wendy) Lemaster, Hillary (Quinn) Schweier, Austin (Christina) Johns, four great-grandchildren, Andrew, Katie, Ella, Emma, siblings, Thelma Komar, Linda Hardin, Phyllis Bryant, Francis (Charles) Chapman, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, special care giver or “my guardian angel”, Patty Carter.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, OH 45324. The family will receive friends from 10:30 A.M., until the time of service, Reverand Dr. John Paddock officiating. Burial to follow at the Byron Cemetery, where she will be laid next to her husband, Fairborn, OH. Condolences may be made to the family at www.beltonstroup.com