Mrs. Carolyn Shank

November 26, 1945 - March 26, 2021

Carolyn Shank, 75, of Thonotosassa, Florida, entered into her Heavenly home on March 26, 2021. Carol was born on November 26, 1945 to Charles and Edna (Claville) Young. She was raised and educated in Tampa and graduated with the class of 1964 from Hillsborough High School. She then joined the United States Marine Corps, where she met the love of her life Chuck Shank. They were married on December 27, 1965 and raised their family in Joliet, Illinois where they lived until their retirement in 1997. Upon retiring, they returned to Florida and built a beautiful home in Plant City where they lived until Chuck’s death in 2014. Carol then moved to her current home which is on the family property in Thonotosassa. Carol was an active member of Dover Advent Christian Church where she served as Deaconess. She loved her family and faith, and enjoyed traveling. She cherished returning to Illinois several times each year to visit her grandchildren and great-granddaughter for a “Granny Fix”. She also looked forward to planning and traveling with the 4-Ever Young Sisters on numerous sister trips and cruises all around the world. Carol left the world a better place by continuously giving of herself to anyone who needed assistance, she always had a smile for everyone and lived her life bringing joy, encouragement and laughter to all those who knew and loved her. A woman of unending faith, she is rejoicing in Heavenly reunion with her husband, her parents and her sister, Shirley Williamson. She was adored and is survived by her children, Joe (Missy) Shank of Coal City, Ilinois, and Tony Shank of Polk City; her cherished grandchildren, Ryan (Katie) Shank, Tyler (Alyss) Shank, and Jacy Shank (fiancé, Kasey Kaiser); great-granddaughter, Rayna Kay Kaiser and a great-grandson expected in June of this year; siblings, Louise (Larry) Houston, Joy (Tony) Lehtola, and Charles (Nancy) Young; and brother-in-law, M.C. Williamson; numerous nieces, nephews and dear life-long friends who she considered extended family. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 3:00 P.M. at Dover Advent Christian Church, 14202 Downing Street, Dover, where the family will receive family and friends beginning at 2:00 P.M. Graveside committal to follow at Mt Enon Cemetery, Plant City where she will be laid to rest along side of her husband. The service and committal will be live-streamed at Facebook.com/HopewellFuneral. Expression of condolence at hopewellfuneral.com