Mrs. Carolyn Lou Reynolds Conklin, 81, of Chincoteague Island, passed away peacefully at her home, “right where she wanted to be,” on Oct. 23, 2024.
Carolyn was born on May 26, 1943, in her home on the island. Carolyn was a very devoted wife to her husband, Richard Conklin Sr., and a loving mother to her children, Jamie Jester, Ritchie Conklin (Denise), David Conklin, Mark Conklin (Michelle), and Angela Abell (Barry), all of Chincoteague Island.
She loved her grandchildren, James Lee Jester, Jessica Tyler, Rebecca Toth, Tara Landi, Taylor Baucom, Avery Conklin, Abby Holston, Taulman Abell, and Hope Abell.
She was fortunate to have great-grandchildren, Kaley Tyler, Emma Tyler, Ashley Landi, Taylor Landi, Alexis Toth, and Ava Toth.
Carolyn was a loyal member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she faithfully enjoyed decorating it. She also loved decorating her home.
We know Carolyn will be joyfully reunited in heaven with her parents, James Ballard Reynolds and Louella Reynolds, her grandparents, and her grandson, Dustin Jester.
Funeral services were held at Christ United Methodist Church on Chincoteague on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. Interment will be at John Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville.
Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 6253 Church St., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336.
Services have been entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home on Chincoteague Island.
Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com
