Carolyn Spears Askew died peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2024, her 91st birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Caldwell Askew, parents, Tolliver Douglas Spears and Catherine Wiggs Spears, and her brother William Douglas Spears.
Growing up Carolyn showed harness ponies all over Tennessee and Kentucky. Later she loved spending time on the farm. She and her husband Bill spent many happy hours there.
A 1951 graduate of Lincoln County Central High School she continued her education at David Lipscomb College.
She was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. She also belonged to the Alpha Kappa Club and the Mothers’ Club.
Carolyn was devoted to her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by son William Caldwell Askew, Jr., daughters Ann Elizabeth Askew Hatcher (Billy), Alison Askew Hoagland (John), and son Robert Douglas Askew (Susan), grandchildren Alex Hoagland (Holly), Katie Hoagland Little (Josh), Ben Hoagland (Kelley), Carrie Hatcher Turner (Patrick), Bond Hatcher (Natalie), and Spears Askew, and 13 great grandchildren Gracie Hoagland, Lily Hoagland, Eli Little, Roslyn Pigg, Clay Little, Caroline Hoagland, Margaret Hoagland, Hazel Turner, Paige Little, Dru Hatcher, Mary Katherine Hoagland, Graham Turner and Raymer Hatcher.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, October 18, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with a Service of Death and Resurrection at 4:00 pm at the church. Rev. Tommy Vann and Rev. Wyatt Stephens will officiate. A private interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, 200 Elk Avenue N, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or to the William C. Askew Library at Fayetteville High School, 1800 Wilson Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Spears Askew.
Mrs. Carolyn was a very sweet lady. I had the honor of caring for her when she needed help. She bounced back and I was no longer needed, but I enjoyed the time we had together. God bless this family
Mrs Askew was a very sweet Lady. The Family are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Oh, Mrs Askew, could we laugh together about the Hatcher-Askew memories. Bears in the Chilli, trips to the beach, camping at the lake, Christmas carols around the piano….so many more. I will always love your kind heart, your peaceful and gentle voice. May God hold you in His arms until we meet again. Beth Hatcher Davis
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Carolyn. To the family, please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful person, and her kindness and warmth touched many lives in our community and especially our neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Susan
Prayers for your family at the difficult time.
May you find comfort in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Waidene
I am so very sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers. May you feel comfort in God’s love.