CAROLYN ELAINE METCALF MEDLEY, age 71, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her residence losing her battle with cancer.  Mrs. Medley was born in Harvey, Ill. to the late Thomas Edward Metcalf and Dola Brown on June 23, 1951. Mrs. Medley was of the Church of God of Prophecy Faith.  She was employed at several different factories during her working years, Genesco, SAS, Tenn. Apparel to name a few. Her last employment was the most rewarding, she was a caregiver. Mrs. Medley's hobbies were "collecting" shopping at thrift stores, going to yard sales and auctions, she was a real "bargain hunter".  She had a big heart for animals.  She enjoyed playing all types of cards and spending time with her family.  If she loved you, she loved you deeply, if she didn't you knew it. All in all she had a loving spirit for everyone.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edward Metcalf and Dola Brown.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Wayne Allen Medley, Sr. of Estill Springs, Children; Tina Marie Pruitt of Cowan, Tenn., Vickie Elliott and husband, Kirt of Winchester, Wayne Allen Medley, Jr. and wife, Danielle of Winchester, 6-Grandchildren; Brenda, Cyrus, John, Storm, Trey and Wayne Allen III. 2-Sisters; Sheila Karstens of Ill. and Theresa Brown of Ala.

Services for Mrs. Medley will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Ron Taylor, officiating.

Visitation for Mrs. Medley will be held from 12:00 Noon on Saturday until Service time at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Interment will follow services in the Keith Springs Cemetery in Belvidere, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Mrs. Medley's memory to the Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, 765 Nonaville Road, Mt. Juliet, TN  37122.