Carolyn Lowe (Soden), age 82, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on July 2, 1943, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Carolyn was the daughter of William Soden and June Van Matre. She was also raised by Gene Dyehouse.
Carolyn was the mother of five children: Brad Rayborn of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; Stacey Claybourne (Kenny) and Shelley Short (Eric), both of Evansville, Indiana; Terri Brown of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; and Keri Eversole (Damon) of Clarksville, Tennessee. She was the grandmother of ten grandchildren: Caleb and Brandon Rayborn, Derick Lowe, Marissa Rayborn, Joshua and Jacob Brown, Samantha Johnson, Joshua Eversole, Vee Cockerham, and Emily De Leo. She is also survived by sixteen great‑grandchildren, whose presence added a gentle steadiness to her later years.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Bonita Kay Prosise, Mike Dyehouse, Colin Soden, Joe Soden, Gary Soden, and Judy Esparza; and by two grandchildren, Haylie Weiss and Zachary Rayborn.
Family was an important part of Carolyn’s life, and she valued the time she spent with those close to her. In the fall months, she especially enjoyed attending Mt. Carmel Aces football games with her sister—a pastime she looked forward to each year.
In accordance with Carolyn’s wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Her family and friends will remember her in their own ways and carry forward the moments they shared.
May her memory bring a sense of peace to all who knew her.
Cherise Stoll says
Prayers for comfort during this time of loss. Carolyn was such a sweet lady.
Marissa Rayborn says
She was such a great person and an even more amazing grandmother, she will remain in my heart always and I will carry her with all the time. May she no longer be suffering and resting peacefully. I know her loved ones were extremely excited to reunite with her I am just thankful that God gave us more time with her
Andrea seibert says
love ya j-lo
Brandon Rayborn says
Grandma I want you to know that I love you and you will be dearly missed. I really will miss drinking coffee and gaining wisdom from you, just know that we’re doing good and that your memory will live on through your grandchildren…
Lynne Yim says
Carolyn was a very sweet lady and enjoyed life with her family and friends. may she rest in peace and watch over her loved ones cux she will definitely be missed
JW.ORG says
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