Carolyn Nailling

Carolyn Nailling passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 2, 1932, she devoted her life to her family and home while also playing an essential role during harvest season, driving the grain truck alongside her loved ones.

Carolyn was known for her steadfast devotion to her family and for the many talents she shared with those around her. A longtime member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, she found deep joy in gardening, canning, and quilting, often expressing her love through the fruits of her hands. She also cherished watching basketball and baseball, cheering for her favorite teams with lively enthusiasm.

She is survived by her children: sons Terry Nailling (Trish), Mark Nailling (Mary), Billy Nailling (Marla), and Jerry Don Nailling (Lesley); and daughters Jimmie Nell Jernigan (Danny), Trish Filas (Rick), and Jane Dowler (Doug). Carolyn leaves behind a large and loving legacy through her grandchildren Nicole Barney (Jason), Courtney Glaus (Trey), Brittany Nailling, Audra Nailling (Jacob Whittle), Tyler Nailling, Jordan Nailling, Sarah Wilson (Kyle), Blair Clark (Trent), Amber Nailling, Tamra Nailling, Shannon Jernigan (Alisha), Brandon Jernigan (Mandi), Heather Lanier, Josh Kennemore, Derek Linehan (Rebecca), Chris Patterson (Kristen), Jennifer Shelton, and Whitney Dowler, along with 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, I.J. and Novella Myers; her husband, James Nailling; her brother, Blue Myers; and great-grandchildren Kadin and Kaydence Walters.