Carolyn Elizabeth (Holland) Wrench

Clinton

Carolyn Holland Wrench, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 89.

Carolyn, born March 15, 1937, in Erwin, NC, was the daughter of the late Sanford and Flora Holland. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Stacy Holland, Earl Holland, Horace Holland, Charles Holland, Evon Cockerham and Beatrice “Bea” Benton. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald Winfred Wrench.

Carolyn graduated from Salemburg High School and Sampson Technical College as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She worked in various positions in the health care field for nearly 40 years. She especially enjoyed working with her elderly patients. Over the years she enjoyed many family trips to Myrtle Beach. When her boys were young she served as a den leader with Pack 80 and a chaperone for Clinton HIgh School marching band trips. Carolyn was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Clinton.

Survivors include: children, Don Wrench (Karen) of Clinton and Alan Wrench (Kelly) of Erwin; grandchildren, Kathryn Wrench Jacomet (Tucker) of Raleigh, Emily Wrench Bullard (Aaron) of Clinton, Megan Wrench Harrison (Ben) of Hampstead, Caroline Grace Wrench of Erwin; and great-grandchildren, Annie Bullard, Mills Jacomet, Hallie Bullard and Bodhi Jacomet.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. First Baptist Church of Clinton with Rev. Ray Ammons officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.

 Memorials can be made to Gentiva Hospice in memory of Carolyn Holland Wrench.

Special thanks to caregiver and friend Brenda Tatum and Gentiva Hospice for the love, care and support they all provided our whole family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.butlerfh.com

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC 28382.