Carolyn May Sword was born April 21, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to George R. Heck and Mildred J. (Berberstein) Heck. She passed from this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years. Carolyn raised and educated in Fort Wayne and graduated with the Northside High School Class of 1951. She was married on August 15, 1953 to Charles Harter, and after his passing she was later married to Gene Sword on June 27, 1999. Carolyn spent many years of her working life as an Administrative Assistant for Yuba Heat Transfer in Tulsa. She was a proud and faithful member of the Anglican Church of St. Paul in Owasso and also the Red Hat Society. She Enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as gardening, reading and painting. Those she leaves behind that hold many cherished memories include:
2 Daughters;
Linda Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Renee Janzen, of Tulsa
1 Son;
Bradley Harter, of Owasso
7 Grandchildren;
Rachel Selby, of Broken Arrow
Abbie Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Jacob Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Micah Janzen and wife Abby, of Carrolton, Texas
Grace Reap and husband Drew, of Kansas City, Kansas
Samuel Janzen and fiancé Hilary, of Enid, Oklahoma
Natalie Janzen, of Melbourne, Australia
4 Great Grandchildren;
Hailey, Graham, Allyson, and McKayla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mildred, first husband, Charles, late husband, Gene, son in law, Kevin, and daughter in law, Mary.
2 Daughters;
Linda Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Renee Janzen, of Tulsa
1 Son;
Bradley Harter, of Owasso
7 Grandchildren;
Rachel Selby, of Broken Arrow
Abbie Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Jacob Conkling, of Broken Arrow
Micah Janzen and wife Abby, of Carrolton, Texas
Grace Reap and husband Drew, of Kansas City, Kansas
Samuel Janzen and fiancé Hilary, of Enid, Oklahoma
Natalie Janzen, of Melbourne, Australia
4 Great Grandchildren;
Hailey, Graham, Allyson, and McKayla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mildred, first husband, Charles, late husband, Gene, son in law, Kevin, and daughter in law, Mary.
