Carolyn Emma Woodward-Early, 79, formerly of Jenera, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Home in Arlington, Ohio. Carolyn was born on November 4, 1938 in rural Jenera to Harley and Doris (Schaller) Spaeth. She married Larry W. Woodward on December 10, 1960 and he passed away on December 23, 1992. On November 4, 1995 she married Lloyd W. Early, who passed away on December 15, 2015. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory A. Woodward. She is survived by two sons: Michael (Jill) Woodward of Bluffton and David (Chris) Woodward of Findlay; one step-daughter Brenda Pasini of Pomona, California. Carolyn had six grandchildren: Brooke (Brandon) Anspach, Morgan, Shelby (Jim Armand), Storm, Jaden and Brenden and three step-grandchildren Christopher, Amanda and Sara. She is also survived by a sister, Marjorie Heldman of Arlington. Carolyn was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and loved the vacation trips with family. Carolyn was baptized, confirmed and remained a life long member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera. She was a 1956 graduate of Cory Rawson High School. She volunteered at Bluffton Community Hospital for many years. Her most memorable Christmas moments were when she and her late husband Larry would play Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus for all of the children from around the area. Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera with Reverend Alois Schmitzer III and Reverend Matt Nowak officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera or Trinity Lutheran School. Online condolences as well as good memories may be left for Carolyn's family by visiting www.coldrencrates.com.