Carolyn Gentry Nay, born Jun 6th 1960, daughter of Donnell Hugh and Barbara Durst Gentry passed from this life on May 12th 2022 in Payson, Utah. Carolyn was born in Ogden, Utah and was raised by her parents in Roy, Utah.
Carolyn met the love of her life, Samuel Kelly Nay and they were married November 22nd, 1991 in Murray, Utah and later had two sons, Ethan and Lucas. Her family was of the greatest importance to her and she devoted much of her life to raising her family.
Carolyn attended college at Weber State College and the University of Utah. She worked as a social worker for DCFS and later became a supervisor for foster care for many years until she became ill. She was a devoted and loving mother and friend. She spent most of her married life living in Payson, Utah.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Samuel Kelly Nay, two sons Ethan Hugh Nay and Lucas Allen Nay, her mother Barbara Durst Gentry, two sisters, Carole (Marvin) Booth and Ann (Donnie) Habecker. Carolyn is also survived by her step-daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Julio Cervantes Garcia and their two sons, Daniel Dockery and Cesar Cervantes Garcia. She was preceded in death by her Father Donnell Hugh Gentry and her oldest sister Jean Michelle Penberthy and brother-in-law William Penberthy.
There will be a celebration of life held in her honor on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 beginning at 12pm at the LDS Chapel located at 780 W 500 S in Payson, Utah.
3 Condolences for Carolyn Gentry Nay
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Corie Bona Shaw says
May 16, 2022 at 3:46 amSending my heartfelt condolences to your family. I worked with Carolyn at DCFS for several years.
Nancy Gould (Burelle) says
May 16, 2022 at 11:10 pmCarolyn was a dear coworker. I remember taking Luke and Ethan to McDonald’s with Scott Weaver when they were young guys. Kelly, Luke, and Ethan you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. My condolences to the family.
Ken & Karen Taylor says
May 18, 2022 at 4:02 pmWe are so sorry for your loss Kelly and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.