Carolyn Hackman

Brownstown

Carolyn A. Hackman, 85, of Brownstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers. She sang in the church choir for many years and enjoyed singing for the weddings of family and friends. She worked in her younger years at the U.S. Shoe Factory in Crothersville, but spent most of her life as a homemaker and farm wife in Brownstown. She attended Crothersville schools and graduated from Crothersville High School in 1949.

Carolyn had a true zest for life. Her positive spirit was contagious and shone through to any and everyone she knew. She touched the lives of family and friends alike and was loved by all. She enjoyed talking, singing, reading and putting puzzles together.

She loved animals of all kinds, farm life, trees, beautiful flowers, and above all, her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the apples of her eye. She was so proud of all of their endeavors and accomplishments and loved keeping up with their lives. Carolyn knew that life is a gift and unfailingly glorified God for all of the blessings in hers.

Born Oct. 20, 1931, in Crothersville, she was the daughter of Homer and Lillie Nehrt.

On June 12,1954, she married Orville G. W. Hackman, who proceeded her in death.

Other survivors include three sons, Parke (Gina) Hackman of Brownstown, Steven (Debra) Hackman of Brownstown, Matthew Hackman of Columbus; nine grandchildren, Ryan Hackman of Seymour, Kirstie (John) Tiernan of Nashville, Kerry (Matthew) Johnson of Brownstown, Cheyenne (John) Wischmeier of Vienna, Virginia, Dustin Hackman of Seymour, Jordyn Hackman of Columbus, Haley Hackman of Brownstown, Allyson Hackman of Columbus, Lance Hackman of Columbus; six great-grandchildren, Lexi Wischmeier, Ellie Johnson, Dylan Tiernan, Ivey Wischmeier, Eric Johnson and Norah Tiernan; and one brother, John(Clarice) Nehrt of Crothersville.

The Rev. Craig Muhlbach will conduct services at noon Thursday, March 16, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 9p.m. at Adams Family Funeral Home and Crematory in Crothersville, and after 11 a.m.Thursday at the church.

Online condolences may be given to the family at AdamsFuneralHomeonline.com.