Carol Ann Ripley, age 50, of Benton, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Known as “Nana” to her beloved grandkids, Carol was a blessed, loved friend to all and had a compassionate heart for others.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Tommy Ripley; mother, Carolyn Jean Martin Etherton of Benton; daughter, Maria Nicole Brown of Paris, TN; two sons, Randall (Breanna) Ripley of St. Louis, MO, Mark Anthony Lofton, Jr. of Benton; four grandchildren, Sawyer Dean Brown, Shaylee Brown, MacKayla Brown, Anthony Ripley.
Carol was preceded in death by her father, Roger Allen Bailey; step-father, William F. Etherton; two sisters, Cynthia Ann Bailey and Amanda Marie Bailey.
Memorial services will be held at Benton First Church of Nazarene on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Warford officiating and visitation to follow.
Family has requested charitable contributions be made toward Carol’s funeral arrangements at www.filbeckandcann.com.