Carolyn Patricia Scott Williamson Martin, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 22, 2021, in Argyle, Texas. She was born on March 15, 1963, in Albany, Georgia, to Bobby and Janell Henderson Scott. She and her twin sister Cathryn were fifth and sixth of seven daughters.
Carolyn was raised in Cataula, Georgia, and graduated from Harris County High School where she was elected Homecoming Queen her senior year. She dropped the homecoming part of the title, but she hung on to the queen part the rest of her life. She was proud to be the first in the family of seven girls to obtain a college degree. She majored in Kinesiology at San Diego State University.
Carolyn married army Captain Christopher W. Martin on March 12, 1988, at Fort Benning, Georgia, where Chris was stationed. Chris and Carolyn met somewhere on the road between the ocean beach in Florida and Fort Benning when Carolyn and a friend, and Chris and an army buddy happened to be travelling in the same direction on the same road in separate vehicles. They spotted each other while driving, finally met at a stop light in Panama City Beach, Florida, chatted briefly and it was love at first sight!
Chris was relocated to Kentucky and Carolyn, her four-year-old son Ryan and Sheba her German Shepherd packed up to move with him and literally joined the army too! Then along came son Nolan.
Carolyn easily fit in as an army wife and loved every minute of it. In the meantime, Chris was promoted eventually becoming Colonel in the U.S. Army. Carolyn, being an officer’s wife, became responsible for other military wives, many of them in their late teens and early twenties, where she was comforter, surrogate mother, counselor, mentor, etc. particularly when the husbands were away in training or deployed. This she did all the while Chris was himself away for training or deployment in Bosnia, Iraq, Italy, and Germany.
She actually was a professional at packing up and moving and unpacking. She moved twice to Fort Hood, Texas, to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Virginia, to Pennsylvania, Germany, Italy, Georgia, San Diego, California, and Illinois,
Carolyn was wife, mother, homemaker, sister, and friend to many. Chris and her sons were the hub of her life later to be joined by her beloved grandchildren. She and her twin sister had the special bond that only twins can experience, and they spent as much time as possible together throughout the years. Carolyn was passionate about photography, collecting old cameras, collecting Polish pottery, watching her flower garden flourish, and reading People magazine.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Danice and Robert Justice, stepfather, John (Doc) Driver, stepfather, John Dixon, father-in-law, William Burl Martin, stepfather-in-law Earl Wayne Clement and sister-in-law, Cathy Cartwright Martin.
She is survived by her loving husband Chris of thirty-three years, son Ryan Williamson Martin, son Capt. Nolan Martin and wife Erin, father Bobby Scott and wife, Sandra, Mother Janell Dixon; grandchildren, McKenzie, Emmanuel, Braeden, and Aryana Martin. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Trina and Jeff Macon, Tracy and John Thompson, Brenda Scott, twin sister Cathryn and Phillip Goodwin, Angela, and Larry Harden. Mother-in-law, Marge Clement, brothers-in-law and-sisters-in-law, David Martin, Billy and Sheila Martin, Dale and Julie Martin and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.
Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas. Rosary and visitation will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Meador Funeral Home, 1204 E. California Street, Gainesville, TX. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 10:00 am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lindsay, Texas. Interment will be at DFW National Cemetery on Dec 7.
Chris…so sad to hear of Carolyn’s sudden passing. A dedicated wife, mother, and friend to Soldiers and families for many years. She will be terribly missed. We love you all and are praying for peace and healing in your loss.
I will always love you and miss you. You are #6 and I’m #7. You were always the one that I stood beside in the lineup for any pictures.
Heaven gained another beautiful angel much too early but God apparently needed her now. Carolyn was very sweet and caring to everyone. The “Scott” sisters have (had) a bond like no other sidters I’ve ever seen and all I can day is it is amazing. Carolyn is with Danice and I’m sure as clise in heaven as they were on earth. My sincerest condolences and sympathy go out to this family.????
Carolyn’s beautiful smile and contagious laughter will be missed. She was the life of the party and loved by all. She always shared stories highlighting her wonderful family that she loved so much. She has left a void in our hearts, but we know we will be with her again some day.
With sincerest sympathies to my friend and his family in their time of sorrow and loss. It was an honor to know her
May her memory be a blessing.
I will forever miss my “new best friend!” My prayers are with each of you!
I will never forget Carolyns smile, laugh, The sorrows she had and overcame showed her strength and the love she had for her family and friends were top.. Rest In Peace my friend, my classmate. ❤️????????
My deepest condolences and sympathy to the whole family for your loss. God bless you all.
Praying for all of you!
My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you in the loss of Carolyn. May god comfort you all in this time of need.
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
Chris, our condolences to you and your family. We pray that Carolyn’s memory always provides peace, joy, and love.
Chris just want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and Ryan and Nolan. Praying that God God can give you strength and healing through this time. Carolyn was a special person. ❤️
Chris , Darrell and I are sending you and Ryan and Nolan and all the family our deepest condolences.Our hearts are heavy because we both love Carolyn so much . She and I had A Very Special Bond And Love And Appreciation For Eachother. She was so special and so funny with a great sense of humor and when you came into her life she knew she had met the love of her life and together God Blessed Yau’ll with a beautiful life and family and she will live on in all our hearts forever ! We are praying for Gods Peace And Strength For You All In The Days And Weeks Ahead. In Jesus Name Amen ! Xoxoxoxo
So sorry for your loss of such a sweet soul. From high school to early adulthood to years beyond, when we talked or saw each other it was like we were never apart. Smiles and laughs were definitely always a part of our conversations. I will forever miss my wonderful friend. Prayers for yall as you face these difficult days. ????
Gale,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem with us. You are very gifted.
Sorry for your loss. RIP Carolyn . Gone too early . My heart goes out to Chris, Ryan ,Nolan all the Scott girl and Bobby and Janell and everyone life she touched. Love you from the class of 1981.
Chris , Darrell and I are sending you and Ryan and Nolan and all the family our deepest condolences.Our hearts are heavy because we both love Carolyn so much . She and I had A Very Special Bond And Love And Appreciation For Eachother. She was so special and so funny with a great sense of humor and when you came into her life she knew she had met the love of her life and together God Blessed Yau’ll with a beautiful life and family and she will live on in all our hearts forever ! We are praying for Gods Peace And Strength For You All In The Days And Weeks Ahead. In Jesus Name Amen ! Xoxoxoxo
We have been friends since we were big 14 yrs old and what a ride it has been. The last four or five years we got extremely close again and I am thankful for that. Your smile and laughter have always been infectious. We have shared so much together and I miss you desperately and was looking forward to seeing you and Chris when we got back to the USA. I love you and will always consider you my sister. Your friendship meant the world to me. I know one day I will see you again.
Chris,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It’s been on my heart to share with you a few words from Mother Theresa. I pray these words bless your heart and mind as you prepare to say goodbye to your beloved Carolyn; “Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.” Prayers and blessings. Camilla Zimbal
My deepest condolences to all of the family, she raised an amazing son so I know she was an amazing lady. Praying for all of your healing and the ability to see all the good that she did for so many!
My sweet and beautiful cousin Carolyn will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband Chris, her son Ryan, and her son Nolan. I know your up there in heaven laughing and smiling down on all of us. Hug Big Mama for me and tell her I love her. Rip
My sweet friend Carolyn, you have finished your course, you’ve ran your race , now rest in Jesus arms. My memories of you will be forever, we truly love each, many spending the night at your house when at that time didn’t happen often, because I am a black girl. Your parents saw no color just love people. I will miss you, and I love you. Until we meet again my sister.
My dear Chris, I just heard the terrible news moments ago about the passing of Carolyn. Mere word are grossly inadequate to express how sad I feel for you right now. We are praying for the repose of Carolyn’s Soul and we pray for you and your family. My Irish grandpa taught me something that helped me after Vicki passed. In Ireland we say there are three deaths. The first death is when the body ceases to function. The second death is the funeral when you relive the first death all over again as you commit the body to the ground. The third and most terrible death is when your loved one’s name is spoken for the last time. May Carolyn’s name be on the lips of your family and friends for generations and generations to come. God Bless You my Friend!
For our Dear Sweet Carolyn, I will always remember your sweet smile and the days of your childhood . Even though I was older, I can still here the name (Twin) being hollowed out the front door, come get y’all clothes on it’s freezing out there. And making haunted houses for you little ones.. What so many memories we have. With sadness in my heart you will forever be like a little sister to me. Go Rest Now! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU !
Chris, Ryan, Nolan and Family,
I have no words. My heart breaks for you. Carolyn has always had a special place in my heart…. My Army Buddy.
Please know that you are in our prayers.
With sympathy and love, Tammy & Ray Midkiff
I loved our conversations we always had. You are gone but you will never be forgotten, Fly high sweet angel and Rest In Peace.????
My deepest condolences. I don’t have recent memories of you but as a child I remember you always had a huge smile, you were always fun and a happy person. You were always so loving.