Carolyn L. Partyka

Carolyn L. Partyka, 80, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024. She was born July 20, 1943, to Walter and Mildred Howard in Joliet, Illinois. Her career was office management in a few prominent grocery stores. Carolyn was initially a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and was a current member of Christ the King Catholic Church. 

She is survived by her husband, Bob Partyka, their children, Kimberly Partyka and Chad Partyka (Brandi); their grandchildren, Cameron Barrow (Tonya), Cody Barrow (Courtney), Zane Partyka, and Madison Partyka; their great-grandchildren, Teagan Barrow, Roczen Barrow; and other extended family and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Robert Howard, Richard Howard, and Harold Howard. 

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM prior to the service at 6:30 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Smith Litle Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/. Services entrusted to Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.