Carolyn F. Rosenbarger, 85, of Delphi, formerly of Brookston, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center of Delphi.

She was born February 27, 1936 in Oxford, IN to the late Herschel J. and Gladys (Nichols) Shoemaker. Carolyn was a 1954 graduate of Oxford High School. She married Ava “Bud” Rosenbarger on September 19, 1954 at the Oxford Church of Christ. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2011.

Carolyn was dedicated to the Frontier School Corporation working in the cafeteria for many years until her retirement. She worked in the cafeteria for several sororities and fraternities on the Purdue campus and at Camp Tecumseh. Carolyn along with her husband owned and operated Bud’s Hardware Store.

She loved to babysit and dog sit for family. For several years, Carolyn worked the ticket booth at Frontier athletic events. She was a Rainbow Girl in Oxford and Past Worthy Matron in Eastern Star of Brookston. While at home, Carolyn enjoyed reading, and listening to Josh Turner CD’s.

Surviving are her children, Mary (Bill) Hollingsworth of Brookston, David (Jeanette) Rosenbarger of Chalmers, and Brenda McClintic of Florida. Grandchildren, Jared (Ashley) Rosenbarger of Brookston, Kristina (Neil) Fellure of Brookston, and J.D. (Megan) McClintic of Lafayette. Great-grandchildren, Madyson and Hayly Opdenkelder, Holly, Logan and Archer Rosenbarger, Theo and Margaret McClintic. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death along with her husband and parents is a son-in-law, Tom McClintic and sister, Catherine Cree.

Per her wishes, no public services are being held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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