Carolyn Jean Balch Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 9, 2026, at the age of 80, Carolyn Jean Balch of Bakersfield, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Carolyn leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Ennis and Margaret Ennis; her former husband Robert "Bob" Balch; her spouse Dean Brown; and her sister Linda Ennis.
She is survived by: her children, Mark and Jenny Hendricks; and her grandchildren, AJ, Daniel (Mark), Kaitlyn and Hannah (Jenny).
