Carolyn M. Wilcox, 86, of Meridian, passed away unexpectedly but comfortably, September 24, 2017, in Richmond Hill Georgia at the home of her son. She was born October 17, 1930 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Harold Langley and Sara Woolson Langley. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother who enjoyed painting, swimming, speed skating and riding horses in her younger years.  She was  a former member of the Cato Seniors Club and Cato union church. She was also a substitute dispatcher and volunteer for the Scat Van in the past. She was a huge Mets fan.
She is predeceased by her husband Ira A.  Wilcox (2006), a sister, Betty J. and her husband Michael Murphy, her beloved sister in law  Catherine and her husband Joseph LaVigne, a niece, Catherine ,  nephew Patrick and several beloved cousins.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Jan M. Halbach of Elbridge, three sons; James P.(Joyce) Murphy of Camillus, Daniel E  (Catherine) Murphy of Georgia and Timothy G. Murphy of Meridian, 13 Grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and very special friends Faya Falwell,  Vicki Roth, Alice and Don Clary,  Barb Clemmons  and Betty B and Joe V. . Also her beloved Maggie.  Special thanks to all of the visiting nurses that have popped in over the years and to AURORA of CNY.   Thank you!
Calling hours will take place Friday, October 06, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home, Cato. A funeral service will be Saturday, October 07, at 11:00 at the funeral home, burial will take place immediately following at the Meridian Cemetery.  If anyone wishes to make contributions they can do so to the  St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Or to: Aurora of CNY 518 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203
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