Carolyn Palmer, 68, of Zeeland, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Carolyn was born in Pope, Mississippi, on August 27, 1957, to Carl Finch and Hattie (Kehoe) Finch. She graduated high school and later met William Palmer Sr. at a dance in Batesville, Mississippi. Bill Palmer had returned home to the U.S after serving as a marine in Vietnam. In 1976 Carolyn and Bill married. In 1980, Carolyn and Bill moved to West Michigan and raised their two sons in Zeeland. Bill and Carolyn always worked hard, and both worked at Corlett-Turner for many years. Carolyn worked at Corlett-Turner from 1981 until 2025.
Carolyn and Bill were a great team. They worked together on everything, Carolyn often on thinking things through and Bill making it all happen. Carolyn and Bill were also generous and kind, they opened their home to anyone who needed a hand or a place to stay.
She is survived by her son William Palmer Jr., her son Jeremy (Krista) Palmer, grandchildren: Alyssa Palmer, Zan Howerton, Dewey Palmer, Brody Palmer, Charlie Palmer; great-grandchild Harleigh, siblings: Sissy, Mary, DeDe, Barbara, Joann, Vernon, Charles, Chet; in-laws: Willy Erwin, Chuck Erwin, Kathy Erwin, Jean Palmer, Peggy Rubino; and many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bill Palmer, in September of 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S, State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery (Felch Street Cemetery). Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 am Tuesday, prior to the funeral service.
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