Carroll Thurston Obituary
We bid farewell to Carroll Thurston of Shelbyville, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 28, 2026 at the age of 89. Carroll touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Thurston and Lorean Thurston (Murnan); his wife Charlotte Newby Thurston; his sisters, Marjorie Elizabeth Thurston and Margaret Valice Thurston; his friend Doug Richardson; his siblings-in-law, Lorna Kay Newby Stoddard (Everett) and Jerry Dean Newby; and his great-nephew John Dean Newby.
He is survived by: his daughters, Ann Marie Houseworth (Brent) of Fairland and Amy Lynn Thurston (Keith Stinebaugh) of Golden, Colorado; his sister-in-law Jenny Thomas (Glenn) of Grayson, Kentucky; his nieces, Debra Jo Newby Duvendeck of New Castle, Indiana and Melissa Stoddard Swisher (Chip) of Alexandria, Virginia; his great-niece Cara Swisher; and his great-nephew Colin Swisher.
Friends can honor Carroll's generosity and care for his community by sending memorial donations to the local Salvation Army.
