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Please consider a gift to Darrell K Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer's Disease of the Dallas Foundation.
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Personal note from Melissa & Family

Thank you for visiting our page to share your thoughts, memories or photos of Mom. Dementia robs us of so many things, and the one I feel most acutely right now is that. If you have a favorite memory, story or photo to share of my mom, it would be mean the world to me and to our family if you would share that under the 'Memories' tab of the site.

We will continue to update this page with additional information about services as it is available, and again, appreciate the love and support we've received from so many in this very difficult time.

Obituary

Carolynn Sue Ivy Henderson, 72, of Austin, TX died Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Austin, TX after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Carolynn was born on December 14, 1948 to Marvin and Loraine (Gagermeier) Ivy of San Antonio, TX. Growing up in San Antonio, Carolynn was a dedicated ballerina for fourteen years as well as a member of the Alamo Heights High School Spurs Dance team. She also enjoyed spending time at her family's ranch …

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Memories & condolences

Melissa,

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved reading the obituary about your Mom, what wonderful memories you must h…
Melissa,

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved reading the obituary about your Mom, what wonderful…
Melissa,

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved reading the obitu…
What a beautiful woman. I met Carolynn in 1978 on the Krueger campaign. I was 14; she was very kind to me. I remembe…
What a beautiful woman. I met Carolynn in 1978 on the Krueger campaign. I was 14; she was very ki…
What a beautiful woman. I met Carolynn in 1978 on the Krueger c…
Melissa and Drew, we are thinking of you and sending love and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for the los…
Melissa and Drew, we are thinking of you and sending love and prayers during this difficult time. …
Melissa and Drew, we are thinking of you and sending love and pr…
Your mom was such a fixture in my childhood- like a second mom. The cool mom haha. She always let me come over. She alw…
Your mom was such a fixture in my childhood- like a second mom. The cool mom haha. She always let m…
Your mom was such a fixture in my childhood- like a second mom. …

Favorites

What were Carolynn's favorite vacation spots?
The beach - any beach
The beach - any beach
The beach - any beach
What were Carolynn's favorite ways to spend free time?
Working in the yard
Working in the yard
Working in the yard
What were Carolynn's favorite sports teams?
UT Longhorns
UT Longhorns
UT Longhorns
What were Carolynn's favorite movies?
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing

Timeline

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Born

December 14th, 1948
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Graduated from high school

1967
Alamo Heights, TX, USA
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Graduated from college

1971
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Cause of death

Dementia

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78218
Sunset Memorial Park - San Antonio
Funeral services provided by

Sunset Memorial Park - San Antonio

Hospice Austin
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Hospice Austin

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