Carolyn "Sis" Rickard Fireline, 81, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 10, 1942, in Hopkins County Kentucky to the late Roberta Davis Rickard and Willoughby Litt Rickard. In the words of the family, "Mom was a little spitfire, extremely dedicated to her family. She worked side by side with our father on the family farm. Whether it was planting crops, milking cows, or running for parts, she still found time to have supper on the table every night when we were young. Mom loved to cook and was famous for her delicious homemade cakes, pies, and all types of Christmas candy." Carolyn was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Denzil Fireline; her precious first born grandson, Rodney Fireline; daughter-in-law whom she thought of as her own, Jenny Fireline; beloved son-in-law, Jackie Fryar; great-grandson, Jaxton Fryar; five brothers; and four sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Ronnie Fireline; daughters, Susan (David) Hendricks, Connie Orange, and Kelly Fryar, all of Anton; three grandson, Michael (Ashley) Fryar, Jason Fryar, and Derek (Morgan) Orange; four great-granddaughters, Addison, Paxtyn, and Paisley Fryar, and Skylin Goodman; her special niece and dear friend, Jo Nell Crawford; several other nieces and nephews; and so many extended family too numerous to name.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Hicklin Cemetery with Bro. Danny Fireline officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers are Ronnie Fireline, Michael Fryar, Derek Orange, Jerome Rickard, James Rickard, and Tracy Nichols.