Carmen Jolley

Carmen Gaddy Jolley, 63, of Keller, Texas went to be in the arms of the Lord on October 7, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri to her loving parents Iona and Preston Gaddy. 

She grew up attending Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, and later on in her life began a fulfilling career in the United States Military as a proud Air Force woman. She had notable achievements in her career, with many accomplishments such as receiving the National Defense Service Medal, an NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.

Besides being a hard-working and talented veteran, Carmen enjoyed a lot of relaxing hobbies in her free time and being close with her family and friends. She especially loved knitting, crocheting, reading all kinds of books, and camping in the great outdoors.

She leaves behind her loving husband Charles Jolley, her two children, Shamina and Sherod, two grandchildren Dazia and Gregory, her sisters Rita and Lisa, her brothers Pete, Damon, Michael and Troy, her aunt Etheline, her cousins Joseph, Lena, Angie and Rosalind, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins in Arkansas, and her military family.