Carolyn Ann Demarest

Carolyn Ann Demarest, age 71, of Manchester, Tennessee passed away on February 12, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Carolyn was born on March 28, 1949 to Phillip & Bertha Grosch in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Carolyn met Thomas Allen Demarest (Tom) while they were still in high school. She  was a supportive wife and wonderful grandmother who loved gardening as well as spending time with family.

Carolyn was predeceased by her parents Phillip Oscar Grosch and Bertha Grosch, as well as her brothers Kenneth Grosch and Jerry Grosch.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Tom, her brother Pete Grosch, her sister Phyllis Gold, and her sister Kathleen Grosch.

Carolyn is survived by her three children: John Phillip Demarest, Beverly Demarest Crowder, and Kelly Mooneyham.

Carolyn is also survived by her grandchildren: Brennan Demarest, Noah Demarest, Abby Demarest, Kaleb Mooneyham, Carter Mooneyham, Thomas Crowder, Jonathan Crowder, and Bethlehem Crowder.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 27 from 12-2pm at Manchester Funeral Home (214 E Main St, Manchester, TN 37355). There will be a memorial on March 28 at Forest Mill United Methodist at 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to help fight Alzheimer's (link here).