P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Carolyn Jane Hand Wilson
March 9, 1936 - April 8, 2025

Carolyn Jane Hand Wilson

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Carolyn Jane Hand Wilson, age 89, of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Belle View Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 9, 1936, in Hot Springs, AR to the late William Louie Hand, Sr. and Hazel Vanpelt Hand of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Carolyn was a licensed cosmetologist and owned Carolyn's Beauty Shop in Dermott for over twenty years. She served twelve terms for a total of twenty-four years, as a member of Dermott City Council. She loved singing, hunting arrowheads, drawing and painting but, her greatest love was watching the Arkansas Razorbacks football and basketball teams.
Carolyn graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1954 and was a majorette and assistant drum majorette during those years. She was a member of the Dermott Church of Christ and had lately attended the Church of Christ in Monticello.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dr. Thomas C. Wilson; two children, Vickie Morgan Cater Newton and Andy Morgan; sister, Doris Hand McClanahan; and brother, William Louie Hand, Jr. Survivors include one son, David Wilson and wife Paula of Monticello, Arkansas; one daughter, Kim Binns and husband Mark of Star City, Arkansas and daughter, Julie Hayes and husband James of Tillar, Arkansas; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 1:00 โ€" 3:00 p.m.at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. Graveside services will follow in Dermott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Monticello Church of Christ. You can sign Mrs. Carolyn's guestbook here on her page.

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Visitation
Visitation
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Graveside Services
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
4:00 p.m.
Dermott Cemetery
W. Gaines Street
Dermott, AR  71638
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Interment
Dermott Cemetery
W. Gaines St.
Dermott, AR  71638
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Condolences(17)

  1. Bing and Jacquelyn Colvin
    Kim and David, Bing and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know we are praying for you and your families.
  2. Diana
    Carolyn was a precious angel. She made our world a better place. Iโ€™m thankful to renew our friendship in 2006 that she and my mom had many years ago as cousins - We enjoyed our visits in Dermont and then Monticello. She was always a joy and our visits Were so rewarding to me. May God bless you all, with our love, Diana and Lynn Smith
  3. Paul & Glenda Barley
    So sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers for your family. Love all of you
  4. Gail/Larry Hammil
    We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
  5. David I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.๐Ÿ’•
    David I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
  6. Larry Pasley
    David, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Praying for your family at your loss.
  7. Martha Barbee
    David & Paula,
    Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
  8. Laura smith
    Will miss this sweet lady..prayers for the family
  9. Monticello senior center
    We are all so heartbroken our Mrs. Carolyn was one of our beautiful mothers at our senior center for many years she was a big part of our family. She always had a smile and was always the first to participate in any activities we were doing she never missed a day. We will keep her family in our prayers. her beautiful memory will forever be a part of us here at the senior center. We love you Mrs. Carolyn and you will be truly missed by all.
  10. David I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.๐Ÿ’•
    David I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
  11. Dianne Herring
    So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray for God's comfort in your loss.
    Dianne Herring
  12. Len & Margaret Ann Niven
    We both loved Carolyn. She had a beautiful voice and sang at our wedding. So many wonderful days in Dermott with Carolyn and Dr. Wilson.
    All our love,
    Len & Margaret Ann Niven
  13. Reyne Palmer Merrell
    I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have many memories of time spent in yโ€™allโ€™s home growing up. Love and prayers for you all.
  14. Shaun Mercer
    Kim,

    Please know you and your family are in my family's prayers. May you find peace and comfort during this time.
    Also, my love of arrowhead hunting and rockhounding, can from your Mother. It was a treat to be able to go arrowhead hunting with her, those times are some of my best childhood memories.
  15. Michelle Bailey
    Iโ€™m so sorry for your loss
    Hugs and prayers
  16. Jean Robbins
    David Paula and all of the family I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn was a dear friend we will all miss her. Take care of each other. I love you guys.
    Jean Bennett Robbins
  17. RITA (DAVID) JACKSON
    Sorry for your loss.

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