Carolyn Stripling Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 14, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Carolyn Stripling (Lexington, Tennessee). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Jack Clements Stripling; her parents, Martin Gaba and Sue Gaba; her siblings, Eloise Couch, Dr. William Gaba, Joseph Wilton Gaba, Grayson Gaba, Dr. James Gaba and John Robert Gaba; her stepson Dr. Mike Stripling; her brother-in-law Jon Stripling; her nephews, Eddie Gaba and Brett Thornton; and her cousins, Margie Martin and Ann Garrett.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Andrew Douglass (Veronica) of Knoxville, TN, Jim Douglass (Cindy) of Florence, AL, Molly Elkins (Jim) of Canton, GA, Dr. Mark Stripling (Peggy) of Jonesboro, AR, Rena Lewis (David) of Lexington, TN and Stacye Fisher (James) of Martin, TN; her grandchildren, Dr. John Douglass (Jennifer) of Knoxville, TN, Karen Douglass of Knoxville, TN, Katie Cochran (David) of Boise, ID, Abby Ratliff (Jimmy) of Canton, GA, Carly Elkins of Canton, GA, Ruthie Ekins of Canton, GA, Samantha Douglass of Florence, AL, Thomas Douglass of Florence, AL, Jacob Stripling (Jennifer) of Hernando, MS, Seth Stripling (Faith) of Lynchburg, VA, Zack Stripling of Melbourne, FL, Dana Stripling of Newport News, VA, Matt Stripling (Brandon) of Jonesboro, AK, Katie Tannehill (Bryan) of Cave Springs, AR, Benjamin Lewis (Lauren) of Lexington, TN, Adam Lewis (Sophie) of Lexington, TN, Dr. Jake Lewis (Kaci) of Dyersburg, TN, Bryant Fisher (Amy) of Nashville, TN and Andrew Fisher (Jenna) of Marietta, GA; her siblings-in-law, Jere Stripling (Corinne) of Monroe, LA and Betty Stripling of Wildwood, FL; her cousin Laverne Boone of Jackson, TN; her sister-in-law Bonnie Gaba of Knoxville, TN; her nieces, Teresa Cobb of Jackson, TN, Cindy Hatcher (Derrick) of Knoxville, TN, Taryn Logan of Denver, CO, Kanda Pullara of Denver, CO, Mary Ann Thornton (Roy) of Jacksonville, FL and Nancy Moss of Montgomery, AL; and her nephew Todd Thornton (Carrie) of St. Augustine, FL.. She is also survived by 23 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be given to First United Methodist Church in Lexington at 27 East Church St. Lexington, TN 38351.
