Carolyn Bruce Demas
July 29, 1942 ~ July 15, 2021
Carolyn Bruce Demas entered into her heavenly home on July 15, 2021. She was born July 29, 1942, in Stanton, Kentucky to Walter and Gola Wilson.
She is survived by her loving husband, Don Demas whom she married July 20, 1963; son Timothy James Demas of Louisville, Kentucky; daughter, Dr. Valerie (Lenn) Detwiler of Avon, Indiana; brother, Walt Wilson of Crestwood, Kentucky; grandchildren, Danielle Rauch and Nicholas, Ella, Mae, Cora, and Harrison Detwiler and a great grandson, Peyton Rauch. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lalia Reed, Audrey Brown and Imogene Wesner; brothers-in-law, Jess Reed, Boyd Brown, and Ray Wesner.
She was a member of and attended First Christian Church as well as Flintwood Wesleyan Church of Columbus. In high school, she was a state vice president of the Future Homemakers of America and Indiana’s candidate for national secretary in 1959. In college at Ball State University she was an honor student and president of the Marky Beeman Home Economics Club, a student staff member and an active member of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She attained a bachelor’s degree from Ball State and a master’s degree from Indiana University. She taught for five years at Southport High School and one year at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. She was a professor of Family and Consumer Sciences for 21 years at Vincennes University. She was president of the Alumni Association of Home Economics at Indiana University. She was a judge of the Homemakers fashion shows at the Indiana State Fair for five years. She enjoyed Greek cooking and made several family favorites. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International. She was active in the Gideons Intl. Auxiliary and was chaplain for many years.
Funeral services for Carolyn will be 10:00 am on Monday July 19, 2021, at Jewell ~ Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Jones officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery Seymour, Indiana. Friends and family are invited for a time of visitation on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carolyn to the Gideons International.
You are invited to view her video tribute, and share a memory of Carolyn with the Demas family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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I cherish my many memories with you and Donnie. The last one is the birthday card I just received with your beautiful words to me. I could not have asked for a better friend in my life. We’ve had good journeys and I am happy for your new home, but will miss you dearly.
Judy Martin-Urban
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Thanks, Judy. Just now found your note. So great to see you and Courtney. Sorry we couldn’t visit longer.
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Carolyn was so kind and thoughtful. We certainly treasure our friendship with her and Don. Rejoicing that she is dancing with Jesus!
Thank you, guys… She’s in glory for sure. Just now finding your sweet note. Much appreciated.
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Deepest sympathies for your loss. Mrs Demas taught me back in the mid 80’s as I was a non-traditional student at VU. She was always very kind to me. I appreciated her as my professor.
Rita Wampler
Thank you, Rita. Just now finding your sweet note. Much appreciated.
Carolyn was a dedicated professor at Vincennes University and touched many student’s lives. I cherish the many good memories of our friendship and years of teaching together. Thank you for posting the lovely pictures. She was a beautiful woman and she so loved her family.
Our deepest sympathy,
Lou Ann & Brian Lindsey
Thank you, Lou Ann. Just now finding your sweet note. Much appreciated.
Don, Thinking of you, your children, and grandchildren with the loss of Brucie. She was so sweet and I always enjoyed her kind words with a smile for everyone. 🌹🙏
Thank you, Bonnie. Just now finding your sweet note. Much appreciated.
I can’t believe it’s been a week since you went to be with Jesus. I miss you more than words can express.