Carolyn Jean Gonder
Carolyn Jean Gonder, age 80, of Coshocton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carolyn was born on January 29, 1942 to Eugene J. and Florence C. (McKnight) Wilkin.
She graduated from Coshocton High School in 1960, where she was involved in Future Homemakers of America, Future Nurses of America, and the Library Staff. In FHA she learned to improve her personal, family, and community life goals. She was a nurse, and on June 1, 1976 she married Larry Carlton Gonder. Together they had one son, Carlton E. Gonder of Oklahoma, who survives.
In addition to her son, Carolyn is survived by her grandchildren Joshua Brayden Gonder, Skyler Davis Gonder, and Grace Fern Gonder, whom she loved deeply and prayed for often.
Carolyn attended the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene where she faithfully worshipped the Lord, in fellowship with her many church friends. She loved her family, Jesus, and to worship of the Lord. Carolyn would often become blessed by Holy Spirit, stand and sing, clap her hands, and even run the aisles on occasion when the Father would move in her heart. She enjoyed participating in Women’s Ministries, Secret Sisters Prayer Partners, Valentine Luncheons, and Bible Studies.
Carolyn was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, maternal grandparents Glenn Leroy and Ruth Ellen (Woodrome) McKnight, paternal grandparents Joseph and Mary E. (Burrier) Wilkin of Coshocton, special aunts Lillian L. Wilkin of Canton and Mildred R. (Wilkin) Zuchegno of Dover.
Over the years, Carolyn had many feline pets which brought her much joy and companionship. Heaven has gained a dear soul.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 pm at the Church of the Nazarene in Coshocton in the Adult Ministries Center.
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