Mrs. Carolyn Crutchfield Finley Obituary in Rome at F.K. Jones Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Carolyn Crutchfield Finley

Carolyn Rose Crutchfield was born in Princeton, Kentucky on June 22, 1942 to Willie and Ella Collier Crutchfield.

Her early years were spent in Wyoming, Virginia, and then Lebanon, Tennessee, where she was baptized at the Market Street Church of Christ. She finished High School in Tampa, Florida, before attending Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.

While in Nashville, she met and married Arthur Finley, of Rome, Georgia. After completing their college educations, they moved to Akron, Ohio to start a family. In Akron, they raised two children, daughter Cheryl and son James. While there, she also worked in Banking, Aerospace/Defense, Early Education, Retail, and Transportation, until unofficially retiring at the young age of 42 to support her husband in a corporate expatriate assignment in Luxembourg.

In 2004, she moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee with her husband and her mother.

Carolyn was an amazing woman; caring, private, inspiring and encouraging with a thirst for knowledge and a gift of staying out of other folks’ business. As a mother, she was the chief inspirer, chauffer, academic mentor/tutor and nurse.

She transitioned on April 12, 2022 at the age of 79, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband Arthur, daughter Cheryl, son James, and granddaughter Madeline, aunts, and a host of cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral service and burial are reserved for family and close friends of the decedent and her survivors. Properly worn masks are required of those invited.

Public viewing is a F. K Jones Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 5pm to 7pm. Properly worn MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

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Prayers and condolences for you and your family. Nancy Moran-Lyle

Praying mightily for you and your family.

Author and your family Very sorry to learn of loss of your love one. Praying God's comfort. Please contact me when in Akron and will do likewise when in Georgia. Again my deepest condolences to you. James and Carol Ray.

Sharing my heartfelt condolences to family and loved ones. Mrs. Finley's kindness, strength of character, and warmth will continue to live with us. Praying for your peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Lisa Snell

Arthur,
Just wanted to express my condolences to you, Cheryl and Jimmy. As you know, Carolyn and I became friends back in 1977 at Roadway Express. We shared a lot of conversations and laughs during our lunch, over the phone and our visits. May God bless and keep you and your family during this time. Pat & Jamie Hollimion

Arthur, you, Cheryl and Jimmy have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Carolyn and I became life-long friends back in 1977 at Roadway Express. We shared many laughs and conversations over lunch, the telephone and in our visits. May God bless and keep you and give you peace during this difficult time. Pat & Jamie Hollimion

Wishing you courage to help see you though day by day and hoping your memories will warm your heart always and bring so much comfort your way deepest sympathy Ronald and Monica McDonel

Brother Authur Finley and family you are in our prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.
The Beechum Family

Brother Authur Finley you and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to call us.
The Beechum Family

Arthur, Cheryl, & Jimmy, we can't tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your beloved wife & mother Carolyn. She has her Angel wings now and is smiling down upon all of you. May God continue to Bless you & forever, watch over you. Love Ricky & Dana

Our condolences to you all.

Dearest Arthur and Family, We are seriously Grieving over the loss of Carolyn. Our Ongoing Prayers are in place for you and the ENTIRE Finley-FAMILY Members. Love and Blessings, L.C. and Harriet Nunley, California,2022

Arthur and Family, Carolyn was a Dear-Heart Friend to me while at Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. I never lost sight of her kind and caring ways over the Years. I am grateful for the Memories. Lovingly, Harriet Nunley, California

Our Heartfelt Condolences and Love to you, Arthur, Cheryl, James and the entire Family, our Family, on the loss of this Precious Gem. The Love and Care shown to Carolyn during her declining years is a Testament of what True Love is all about. We pray for God's Peace and Comfort during this most difficult time. Romans8:28...John and Laney Stevenson

Dear Uncle Arthur and family, Aunt Carolyn was beautiful and thoughtful. I admire you and how you gently cared for the love of your life. Our deepest sympathy. Frankie, Lamar & Miles.

To Arthur and Family: I remember yours and Carolyn's warm hospitality when I would visit you all when I was working at Mount Union College, as it was then called, in Alliance. Though the years have piled up since those days, nothing can erase the warm memories I have of you both. I met you both through your Detroit relatives, the McDonels: "Aunt Bert," Ronald, Ricky, Greg and "Neet-Ann." May God bless and keep you and your family in His loving arms.
B. Omega Moore

Carolyn was just such a rock for us when we first moved to Akron, Ohio. We traveled down a number of lanes of life with her and embraced every minute. Her zest for life and love of family and friends is a lasting testament to her legacy. Arthur, we are so saddened by the loss of your love. Our deepest sympathy. Jesse and Carol

Our condolences to the family...so very sorry for your loss...we pray Gods comforting and loving grace surround you all .Cecelia Abbott chairperson for the Rome Colored Main High School Reunion Committee ..

Jackie and I are sending our sincere condolences and prayers that God will provide the comfort and strength to carry you through this difficult time. We thank god for the life time of precious memories. A long time friend, William Lucas 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Praying for you and your family, asking God to wrap you in His faithful love and comfort you with the cherished memories you hold dear. Carolyn was a shining star, and we are so blessed to have known her. With heartfelt sympathy, Teddy & Sabryna Wheeler

Arthur, you and your family have our deepest sympathy, prayers and heartfelt condolences in the loss of your wife. We pray that God grant you the peace that only He can give. May Carolyn's soul rest in eternal peace with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Cheney R Aycock, William M Hampton, Jr and family

Deepest sympathy Hardy and Marcia Shelton

On behalf of the entire Freemantown family we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to our dear cousin Arthur Finley on the last of his beloved Carolyn. Sending continued prayers and asking God for strength
Cheryl Freeman Snipes President Freemantown Historical Foundation