BENTON – Carolyn Fae Pedigo, 81, of Benton passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the StoneBridge Senior Living Center in Benton.
She was born in Christopher, IL on September 19, 1942, the daughter of Donald Brown & Memmith (Scott) Joiner.
Carolyn married David Lee Pedigo on March 17, 1962 in Valier Patch, and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2015.
Mrs. Pedigo was an gifted artist, and crocheted baby blankets and many, many afghans which she gave away.
Carolyn is survived by her:
3 children:
Dennis Ray Docherty & wife Barbara of Benton
David B. Pedigo of Benton
Cleona Fae Adams of Benton
5 grandchildren:
Amber Dawn Short
Beth Nicole Williams
Kelsey Lee Docherty
David Anthony Pedigo
Alicea Fae Pedigo
10 great-grandchildren
Several nieces & nephews
Mrs. Pedigo was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 16th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating. Burial will be in the Hammond Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, December 15th at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
