Jean Carolyn Owens, age 78 made her transition to her heavenly home on July 18,2022 after a lengthy illness.

Carolyn was born on May 27, 1944 in Fontana Dam, NC and remained a life-long Cleveland resident.

She graduated from Bradley Central High School. Carolyn played on the Bearettes 1962 State Champions basketball team coached by legendary Jim Smiddy. After high school, she attended Tennessee Wesleyan University and graduated with two majors, English and Elementary Education from Tennessee Temple University. Her love of religion lead her to teach bible history for the Hamilton County School System. She taught classes each day at Ooltewah and East Ridge high schools retiring after 30 years. Carolyn loved all her students and all the many dogs and cats she had during her lifetime.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and Richard Owens and a brother, James Edward Owens.

She is survived by her sister Patricia Dodd, nephew Craig Dodd and niece Lori Dodd Cozart (Todd).

Private services will be held in Greasy Creek, TN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.