Carolyn Ruth Kilpatrick, age 74, of Turtletown, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026 surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born in Jefferson City, TN on January 11, 1952 to the late Joseph Martin Young and Emma Ruth Bishop Young. She was a member of Turtletown Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Kilpatrick was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, sister, and woman of unwavering faith. For 30 years she dedicated her life to education, touching the lives of countless students. But as much as she loved teaching, her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was always her family. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Carah R. Kimsey.

Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by her husband, Keith Hazen Kilpatrick of Turtletown, TN; children, William Edward (Crystal) Scott of Morristown, TN, Rebekah Erin Kilpatrick of Turtletown, TN, and Elias Taylor Kilpatrick of Turtletown, TN; sister, Linda Young (Rev. Tom) Gregory of Edenton, NC; and grandchildren, Grace K. Scott, Emma E. Scott, and Carder D. Kimsey.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. from the Turtletown Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor William Edward Scott and Pastor Brad Ledford officiating. Pallbearers will be Carder Kimsey, Jason Gregory, Corben Bailey, Jeff Bailey, Andrew Kilpatrick, and Isaac Bailey. Interment will follow in Zion Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family online at akinscobb.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill is in charge of arrangements.