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Carolyn Ruth Kariker

September 22, 1942 — April 7, 2024

Jacksonville

Carolyn Ruth Kariker

Carolyn Ruth Kariker, 81, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away April 7, 2024. She was born September 22, 1942, in Scott, Arkansas to the late Clarence Davis and Helen (Powell) Davis.

She spent many of her years devoted to her husband and three children. She enjoyed being with her friends and playing cards. Spending time with her family was very important to her and she loved being a Grandma.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph Kariker; her parents, Clarence and Helen Davis; and 5 brothers, Bill Davis; Gerald Davis; Butch Davis; C.E. Davis; and Tal Davis.  She is survived by her children, Debra Riser (Ron) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Victor Kariker (Cindy) of Savannah, Georgia, and Kenny Kariker (Lynne) of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Chris, Lisa, Erin, Amber, Michael, and Bailey; and seven great-grandchildren. 

Graveside service will be at 9:00 AM, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery (1501 W Maryland).

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