Carolyn Y. Augst, 81, formerly of Bringhurst, Ind. passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her daughter\u2019s residence in Bringhurst, Ind.\u00a0 She was born March 4, 1939 in Alto, Michigan to Jay and Helen (Gray) Erb. \u00a0She graduated in 1957 from Freeport High School in Michigan. On June 8, 1957, she married Vaughn Augst; he preceded her in death on December 31, 2019.<\/p>\n

Carolyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delphi and along with her husband, helped start and build the Faith Baptist Church in Mattawan, Mich., where they attended for several years.\u00a0 She also taught many years at the Faith Baptist Academy.\u00a0 She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading.<\/p>\n

Carolyn is survived by her children, Gary Augst (Debby) of Commerce, Ga., Jason Augst (Christie) of Wilmington, N.C., Vickie Ayres (Richard) of Bringhurst, Cheryl French (Bruce) of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Celeste Mandley of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Terris Ayres (Amanda), Tiffany Noblitt (Brett), Taylor Augst, Jeremy Eggers (Kayla), Aaron French (Stacy), Caleb French (Jenny), Heather and Benjamin Mandley, Stephanie Underwood (Andrew), Cameron Augst, Kiersten Boisclair (Cameron), Keaton and Kelsey Augst; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Lou Bacher of Anchorage, Alaska.<\/p>\n

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brothers; Bob Erb, Carl Erb, and Jack Erb.<\/p>\n

A private family graveside service was held at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora, Ind.\u00a0 Pastor Bill Glenn officiated.\u00a0 Burial followed.<\/p>\n

Memorial contributions in Carolyn\u2019s honor may be made to the Carroll County Food Pantry, 11 S. Center St., Flora, Ind.\u00a0 46929.<\/p>\n

Online condolences may be made at www.gendafuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n

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