Carolyn Ann Wilder

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Wilder, age 84, of Hoover passed away at her residence August 3, 2025. Carolyn was born in Birmingham, Al on December 22, 1940 to the late Robert E. and Edna Mabel Gardner Tyson. She is also predeceased by her son, Robert Wilder; daughter, Melody Thomason; sister, Janie Hill and grandson, Michael Wilder.

Mrs. Wilders survivors include her son, Randy Wilder (Donnie); sister, Peggy Etheridge; grandchildren. Charlene Moore, Chris Thompson, Bryan Duncan, Rachel Wilder, Brandon Campbell and Justin Campbell; great grandchildren, Annabell, Mikey, Bryan, Rylee, Abigail, Emmitt, Tyler, Maddie, Baleigh, Carter, Kinnly, Nolan, Chandler, Cadence, Sebastian, Savannah, Daxton and Caliopy and two great great grandchildren.

Carolyn was a hostess at Shoney's for many years and absolutely loved her time there, she always said that was her favorite job. She managed an apartment complex in Hoover for several years as well. Carolyn was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to yard sales and thrifting at local thrift stores.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the chapel of Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens.

Patterson-Forest Grove Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Wilder family during their time of bereavement. Condolences and expressions of sympathy  may be shared at www.pattersonfuneralhomes.com

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