Carolyn Croft, 78, of Gracey, Passes Away

Celebration of Life to be held this Saturday for longtime Gracey resident

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Carolyn D. Croft, a 78-year-old resident of Gracey, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held this Saturday, February 21st at the Gracey Volunteer Fire Department to honor her memory.

Why it matters

Carolyn Croft was a longtime member of the Gracey community, known for her love of family, flowers, and hummingbirds. Her passing marks the end of an era for many in the small town, as she and her husband were fixtures in the community for decades.

The details

Carolyn D. Croft was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 2, 1948 to Jesse and Rachel Nixon Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband G.W. Croft, sister Lorna Malone, and brother Billy Johnson. Carolyn was a member of the Gracey West Union Baptist Church and worked alongside her husband painting homes on the nearby Fort Campbell Army Base. She was also a devoted homemaker who took great joy in her family, flowers, hummingbirds, and her beloved cats Salt and Pepper.

  • Carolyn D. Croft passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

Carolyn D. Croft

A 78-year-old resident of Gracey, Kentucky who passed away on February 17, 2026. She was a longtime member of the Gracey West Union Baptist Church and worked alongside her husband painting homes on the nearby Fort Campbell Army Base.

G.W. Croft

Carolyn Croft's late husband, with whom she painted homes on the Fort Campbell Army Base.

Jesse and Rachel Nixon Johnson

Carolyn Croft's parents, who preceded her in death.

Lorna Malone

Carolyn Croft's late sister, who also preceded her in death.

Billy Johnson

Carolyn Croft's late brother, who also preceded her in death.

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What’s next

The Celebration of Life service for Carolyn Croft will be held this Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gracey Volunteer Fire Department.

The takeaway

Carolyn Croft's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Gracey community, as she and her husband were beloved fixtures who dedicated their lives to their family, faith, and community. Her memory will live on through the many lives she touched over her 78 years.