She was born May 19, 1942, daughter of the late Paul Dale and Elizabeth (Mickal) Hart in Alton. She was the youngest of four and attended Ss. Peter & Paul grade school, Marquette and Alton High Schools.

She married her childhood sweetheart James V. Aldrich May 19, 1959. They had daughters Cynthia E. and Jamie V. He preceded her in death April 14, 1962. She later remarried Leroy E. Aldrich May 22, 1969. They had a son Darrell L. Aldrich. He preceded her in death June 7, 2004.

Carolyn worked for Alton Mental Health and later became owner of Guys & Dolls styling and tanning salon in E. Alton. She retired to the Ozarks in 1985. She loved animals, gardening, collecting antiques and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by a brother Harold E. Hart and his wife Myrna of Godfrey. Daughters Cynthia and her husband Tito Torres of Licking, Mo. Jamie and her husband James Blackorby of E. Alton, son Darrell Aldrich of Bucyrus, Mo. Grandchildren Dustin Shinn of Kentucky, Joshua Shinn of Licking, Mo, Carie and her husband Tim Lamke of Alton, Kelsy Blackorby of E. Alton, Sabrina Aldrich of Bucyrus, Mo, step grandsons Denzel and Devon of Kentucky. Seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation handled by St. Louis Cremation. A private memorial is to be held March 31st.