Carolyn Martin Williams, 83, of Elizabethtown, KY (formerly of Green County), daughter of the late John Will Martin and Nellie “Gertie” Akin Martin, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Facility in Hodgenville, KY.

Carolyn loved thrift shops, coffee breaks and spending time with her family. She lovingly hosted holiday meals at the family homeplace which she had renovated, cooking for family and friends she loved. A lifelong friend to many, her spirit of friendship made you feel like the most important person in the room. This spirit which characterized her life is translated into lessons which her friends and family can take solace from. She leaves behind a legacy of love.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She worked for General Electric for 30 years and went on to work as a concierge for Marriott East. Carolyn was a member of VFW Post #1170 Middletown Auxiliary and was a Purple Heart Sister.

SURVIVORS: 

Nieces: Nellie Richards of Somerset, Lisa Berry and Debbie Berry both of Louisville, Billie Rae Ratliff and Jennifer Martin both of Greensburg, Carla Roy and Karen Martin both of Campbellsville, Amanda Humphrey of Hodgenville, and Martina Marshall of Black Gnat

Nephews: Rodney Martin and Kenneth Ray Hall both of Black Gnat, Greg Martin of Bedford, Joey Whitlow of Elizabethtown, Terry Martin and Davey Martin both of Greensburg, and Martin Jewell of Hodgenville

3 sisters & a brother-in-law: Betty Hall of Black Gnat, Trudy & Mitchell Whitlow of Magnolia, and Mary Lois Martin of Hodgenville

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Funeral Service: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pmCT at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Bro. Jim Collison III officiating

Burial: Greensburg Cemetery

Visitation: After 1:00pmCT on Saturday at the funeral home 

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Greensburg Cemetery Fund or to Hosparus of Green River.

Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.