Carolyn Lorine Alfred was born on May 10, 1941 to the union of the late Hiawatha and Lela Bradley in Tyler, Texas.  She was the third of eight children.  Carolyn grew up in McNair, Texas and attended George Washington Carver High School.  She graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor and a Master of Science in Education.  She had a successful career as an educator for 32 years at Goose Creek CISD and 10 years at Crosby ISD.

Carolyn's warm and friendly spirit was contagious!  She touched many lives in her professional and personal journey.  She cherished time with her family and friends.  She was very passionate about education and encouraged everyone to be self-sufficient, and always found ways to give back and serve others.  Her hobbies were gardening, watching golf, and listening to music.

Carolyn's father, mother, sister and grandson preceded her in death.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two children, Kimone Singleton (Kelvin), William Alfred, eleven grandchildren: Kristine Singleton, Kelvin Singleton Jr., Jared Alfred, Vashti Alfred, Jaylen Alfred,Jarden Alfred, Aezha Phillips,Cheyanne Phillips, Wesley Phillips, Andrew Alfred, and Kyler Sumuel; three great-grandchildren; six siblings, Erma Bradley, Eloise Johnson (James), Hiawatha Bradley II, Doston Bradley (Bobbie), Sam Bradley, and Frank Bradley: and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

**In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at parkinson.org or the Dementia Foundation at alzfdn.org.**