Carolyn Sue Hough Claxton

Ms. Carolyn Sue Hough Claxton, age 77 of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at her residence. Her funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 30, 2023 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Joshua Manning of Eastwood Church of Christ officiating. Named as pallbearers are Steve Delaney, Michael Williams, John McDavid, Jason Smith, Troy Buttrey and Stephen Blackwell. Burial will follow the service in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled at McEvoy after 12:00 P.M. Monday until time of service. Carolyn Sue Hough Claxton was born December 11, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Frank Hough and the late Muriel Hough. She married Jimmie Porter Claxton, February 10, 1968 and he preceded her in death, July 17, 2002. Ms. Claxton is survived by twin daughters, Beth Claxton of Tennessee and Lisa Claxton of California; son, Scott (Angie) Claxton of Illinois; grandchildren, Saraid Claxton, Alana Claxton, Reina Claxton, Maeve Russell, and Hunter Claxton; grandchild, Mia Claxton; sister, Peggy (Dale) Kerkman of Wisconsin; also survived by two nieces. Besides her parents and husband, Carolyn Sue is also preceded in death by sisters Gloria May and Carol Hough (preceded in infancy) and brother, John Hough. Ms. Claxton was a longtime member of Eastwood Church of Christ. Carolyn was a registered nurse, graduating from Swedish American School of Nursing. From the family: Carolyn Sue Hough Claxton grew up in Zion, IL. At the close of her life she lived and served in a community filled with people whom she respected and loved. Although we have a lifetime of memories, we reflect on who she is at this moment in time. Her greatest work was her jail ministry, her friends, and her family. Our mom saw her efforts in jail ministry as a way to bring light to those most likely to be passed over by society. She took on that work, knowing that the underlying truth beneath any faith requires compassion, empathy and action. She always had an altruistic approach to life and care for others. Her lifelong love of nursing is evident of that. The love and respect she achieved within her family and community, and its ability to continue after her passing, is the best any of us can hope to achieve in this life. Please hold on to and share the legacy of grace that she afforded us all. Please consider supporting the following organizations in her name: Projectreturninc.org and Saprea.org. Funeral Service McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Monday, October 30, 2023 2:00 PM 507 West Washington Street Paris, TN 38242