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Carolyn (Roberts) Chisholm Harilson

May 31, 1932 — August 1, 2024

Carolyn (Roberts) Chisholm Harilson

Carolyn (Roberts) Chisholm Harilson, a beloved mother, accomplished executive/legal secretary and author, passed away on August 1,2024, at the U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on May 31, 1932, in Lockport, Henry County, Kentucky to the late Preston and Helen (Arnold) Roberts.

Throughout her life, Carolyn excelled in her career as an executive/legal secretary until her well-deserved retirement. However, her talents extended beyond the office walls. Carolyn was a gifted writer and author of seven novels spanning fiction and nonfiction genres. Her passion for literature led her to establish the East End Novelist Group in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where she served as the dedicated newsletter editor.

Carolyn will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her son Gregory A. Chisholm of Frankfort, KY. She is preceded in death by her son Larry Chisholm, her sister Mary Jo Roberts Paul, step-sister Zada Roberts Moore, and brother Charles Ed Roberts.

A visitation to honor Carolyn's life will be held on August 5, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sholar-Riley Funeral Home in Pleasureville, KY. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at the same location. Interment will be in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

In remembrance of Carolyn's remarkable achievements as a writer and dedicated community member, may she rest in peace knowing that her legacy lives on through the stories she shared and the lives she touched.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

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