Carolyn Sue (Jones) (Bible) Van Wolvlear

Carolyn Sue Van Wolvlear of Hastings Michigan, passed away March 23, 2024, following a lengthy illness.

Carolyn was born on January 1, 1948, the daughter of Harold and Frances Jones. She graduated from Hastings High School.

Carolyn retired from Amway World Headquarters in Ada Michigan and was very proud of her career there.

On December 20, 1999, she married James H Van Wolvlear, and they made their home in Byron Center, Michigan until his death in 2000.

In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed sewing and was an extremely talented seamstress. Her beautiful quilts and embroidery projects were special gifts that are cherished by the many people who benefited from her generosity. She loved her family fiercely and especially enjoyed watching her Grandsons as they grew.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her cherished sister and best friend Marion Wurm, and her husband Jim.

Carolyn is survived by her son Rusty (Sarah) Bible of Hastings; her Grandsons Cooper (Breanna) Woodward of San Antonio Texas, Race and Fisher Bible both at home; her Great Granddaughters Autumn and Riley of San Antonio, Texas; Stepdaughter Heather Van Wolvlear of Clarksville Michigan; Sisters-in-law Mary Crell of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Betty Wyson of Battle Creek, Michigan, Flo Amante of Holland, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Public visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan 49058. Respecting Carolyn's wishes, a private burial will be held at a later time.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the loving caregivers at Corewell Health Hospice and Thornapple Manor who supported us and gave Carolyn peace during her final weeks. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.