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Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Kaye ‘63 on May 26, 2026, 11:58 am
Edited by board administrator May 26, 2026, 2:28 pm

So sad to learn that another beloved Bearcat has died. Last night. As far as I know both Carol and her husband Bob lived at home in Hattiesburg. No details at this time. Kel and I send our warmest condolences to Lynn and Bubby.

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley Obituary

Posted by Glenda ‘66 on May 31, 2026, 9:44 pm, in reply to "Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

https://www.moorefuneralservices.com/obituaries/Carol-Fay-Johnston-Lindley?obId=48537680#/obituaryInfo

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Sherry Pace Salazar on May 27, 2026, 8:45 am, in reply to "Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

My condolences to the family. Another FHS sweet upper classman will greet us all one day. God bless her family. 🙏

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Robert '62 on May 26, 2026, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

So sorry! Our history started in 1944 when we moved to Forest and found ourselves in the Presbyterian church together. We are all just leaving.

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Lynn '66 on May 26, 2026, 5:59 pm, in reply to "Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

Thanks, Kaye and Robert. Carol died sometime overnight. Bub and Janet went down today, and I'll learn more this evening. Interestingly, I was already flying to Jackson Thursday for my Class of '66 60th reunion this weekend and planned to see her next week.The funeral is set for Tuesday. She has really been a survivor, hasn't she? But she always found a way to get a laugh out of whatever new health situation she found herself in. I'll miss her.

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Bubby Johnston on May 28, 2026, 7:42 am, in reply to "Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

Thanks, everyone! Carol will be missed big time…but what wonderful memories we have of her!

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Lu Ann Sessions Gould’73 on May 26, 2026, 8:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

I remember how talented a writer she was. I loved reading her ‘Carolettes’ in the Scott Co Times every week. She was also beautiful. Another thing that I remember is when she had her first child and how excited her daddy, Mr. Erle Johnston was. He started the phrase ‘SOG’! Silly old grandparent. Every time someone had their first grandchild he would congratulate them on being in the SOG club. Yes, she will be missed!!

Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959

Posted by Panzey '62 on May 27, 2026, 11:45 am, in reply to "Re: Carol Johnston Lindley….FHS 1959"

LuAnn, I also remember looking forward to reading Carol's column in the SCT. I'm so sad to hear about her death. She embodied a survivor's spirit with her "never quit" attitude. Condolences and prayers for Lynn, Bubby, and all the family.

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