Carolyn Kay Gaddis

Carolyn Kay Gaddis, 86, of Amarillo, TX passed away January 25, 2026.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Stinnett Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Carolyn was born August 13, 1939 in Houston, TX to Charles and Novelle Vernon. Carolyn loved spending time with her family in Cuchara, Colorado at her cabin. She also enjoyed her time painting with her china painting friends from Borger and Amarillo. She lives on through the mutual love of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gaddis; parents, Charles and Novelle Vernon; and sister-in-law, Monette Vernon.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Tamra Yenzer and husband Craig; son, Mike Gaddis and wife Amy; grandchildren, Tyler Yenzer and wife Amy, Clay Yenzer and wife Meghan, Jared Gaddis and wife Morgan, and Hannah Guarino and husband Brian; great-grandchildren, Olivia Yenzer, Graham Yenzer, Jillian Yenzer, Greyson Yenzer, Merritt Yenzer, Henry Yenzer, Gillett Gaddis, Kemper Gaddis, Amelia Guarino, and Henry Guarino; brother, Carlton Vernon; and sister, Susie Guerry and husband Jim.