Carolyn Sue Sweeney

Carolyn Sue Sweeney, 83, of Claremore, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by love in the home of her daughter and son-in-law Kim & Chris.

Carolyn was born on May 15, 1943, in Agra, Oklahoma, to Elmer L. Hood and Irene Lucille Watkins Hood. She graduated from Cushing High School in 1961 and Draughon School of Business in 1962. She continued her education at Claremore Junior College and Rogers State College, where she furthered her studies in accounting and computer technology.

Throughout her career, Carolyn worked at Claremore Junior College, American HomePatient, and First Bank. She was also active in the Rogers County Senior Companions program, receiving the Rotary Family and Community Service Award in 2013. Carolyn had a servant’s heart and found great joy in helping others and giving back to her community.

Above all else, Carolyn’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (affectionately known as “Gigi”), aunt, and friend whose love knew no bounds.

Carolyn shared an extraordinary bond with her daughter, Kim, and son, Destry. Their relationships were built on unconditional love, daily conversations, and a closeness that never wavered. Rarely did a day pass without Carolyn talking to each of them. In her later years, she made her home with Kim and her family, where she was surrounded by the people she loved and cared for so deeply. The relationship she shared with her children is a beautiful legacy of love, devotion, and family that will continue for generations.

Being a grandmother and Gigi was one of Carolyn’s greatest blessings. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely and took tremendous pride in each of them. Whether it was a ballgame, school program, graduation, or special milestone, Carolyn wanted to be there, cheering them on and celebrating their accomplishments. She was one of their biggest fans, and they always knew how proud she was of them.

As her health began to decline and she could no longer attend every event in person, she found another way to be present. GameChanger became her window into her great-grandchildren’s lives, allowing her to watch their baseball and softball games from home. She followed every play, celebrated every hit, and never missed an opportunity to call and talk about the games afterward. Even when she couldn’t be in the stands, her love and encouragement were always there.

Carolyn’s love for sports extended far beyond the sidelines of her family’s games. She was an avid sports fan, and if there was a game on television, chances were Carolyn was watching it. From cheering on OU football and softball and the Oklahoma City Thunder to rooting for the Dallas Cowboys or watching PGA golf tournaments, especially when Tiger Woods was playing, she loved it all. Sports brought her so much enjoyment, but nothing compared to watching her own grandchildren and great-grandchildren play.

Carolyn’s faith was an important part of her life and the foundation upon which she loved and raised her family. One of the family’s greatest blessings was the opportunity to worship together, first at Trinity Baptist Church in Inola and later at Claremore First Baptist Church. Those Sundays spent together in God’s house created memories her family will forever treasure. When her health no longer allowed her to attend in person, Carolyn continued faithfully worshiping from home by streaming church services each Sunday. Her love for Jesus remained steadfast, and her family finds comfort in knowing she is now resting in His presence.

Carolyn also believed in making memories and enjoying life with those she loved. Even in her final year, she continued to embrace opportunities to be with family, including a special trip to Florida this past summer for one last family vacation and attending a concert. These moments are now treasured gifts that her family will hold close to their hearts.

The holidays will forever carry reminders of Carolyn’s love. She had a special way of bringing family together through her cooking, the favorite dishes she prepared each Christmas, and the traditions she created over the years. Those recipes and traditions will live on, lovingly passed down through the generations, along with the memories of gathering around the table with her.

Carolyn leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in years, but in the countless lives she touched, the love she gave so freely, and the family she held together. She taught those around her the importance of showing up, staying connected, loving unconditionally, and making time for the people who matter most.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim Timmerman and husband Chris of Claremore; her son, Destry Sweeney and Mary Bemies of Bartlesville; her grandchildren, Justin Sweeney and wife Mallory, Delayna Trease and husband Adam, Jake Baker and wife Cali, Grady Timmerman, Trent Sweeney, and Emily Bemies; her great-grandchildren, Emma Sweeney, Sadie Sweeney, Grant Trease, Anna Trease, Harlow Baker, Bodee Baker, and Griffon Bemies; her brother, Don and Barbara Hood of Tulsa; her sister, Marylou Campbell and husband Glenn of Okmulgee; along with extended family members and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Irene Hood, and her nephews, Robert Michael Lewis and Keith Berry Campbell.

While our hearts are heavy and her absence will be deeply felt, we are forever grateful for the life we shared with Carolyn. Our memories are deep and wide, filled with laughter, love, holidays, ballgames, family vacations, daily phone calls, and countless moments that seemed ordinary at the time but now mean everything.

We will miss her voice, her encouragement, her cooking, and the comfort of simply knowing she was there. But we will honor her by continuing the traditions she started, gathering together as a family, cheering one another on, and loving others as faithfully and generously as she loved us.

Carolyn’s earthly life has ended, but the love she poured into her family will live on for generations. Until we meet again, we find peace in knowing she is home with Jesus.