Carolyn Sue Eells , 79, of Flint, TX passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Center, TX.

Services will be conducted by Watson and Sons Funeral Home of Center on Thursday, June 19th.  There will be a public viewing at the First Baptist Church of Center at 1pm, followed by funeral services at 2pm.  Cremation to follow.  Bro. Porter Brewer and Bro. Steve Brand will officiate.

Carolyn was born on November 24, 1945, to Eva Mae and Raymond Arnold in Pasadena, TX.  She was the second of four daughters along with Dorothy, Vicky, and Paula.  While growing up in Pasadena, she met her future husband Ken at a church bowling party!  Ken and Carolyn began a love story that lasted more than 60 years.  They were married on October 16, 1964, and celebrated their 60th Anniversary this past October.

As Ken and Carolyn started serving the Lord together, they were blessed with three loving children: Shelley, Wendy, and Jeremy.  Carolyn held various jobs through the years including working at NASA, banking, and many volunteer positions, but her heart was in making a loving home for her husband and children.  Ken will be the first to say that their ministry was a partnership. Together they served in five churches over 22 years, 3 years as missionaries living in Malawi, Africa, and another 22 years with the International Mission Board in Richmond, VA.  The Lord carried them to 60 countries around the world sharing the Gospel with the nations.  After retirement, they moved to Flint, TX in 2018 and Carolyn embraced the full-time title she loved best… Omi.  Omi and Opa are the parents of three children, grandparents of nine and great-grandparents of six and counting!  Of all the incredible places they travelled, the churches they served, and the adventures they shared, Omi always counted her husband and family as her greatest blessings.  Carolyn went to her reward on June 17, 2025 as she heard her Father say, "well done, my good and faithful servant."

She is survived by her husband of 60 years:
Kenneth Eells

Children:
Shelley and husband Jason Locke
Wendy and husband Paul Sundholm
Jeremy and wife Angela Eells

Grandchildren:
Jacob and wife Destiny Locke
Emma and husband Brock Hughes
Joshua and wife Bethanni Sundholm
Caleb and wife Jenna Sundholm
Micah and wife Madie Sundholm
Moriah Sundholm
Bailey and wife Kylie Eells
Dawson Eells and fiancé Stevie Lopez
Jacie Eells

Great-grandchildren:
Nash Sundholm
Banks Sundholm
Blake Sundholm
Townsend Locke
Hallie Sundholm
Avery Sundholm

Sisters:
Vicky Barrera
Paula Rogers

A host of many friends around the world.

Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Arnold and Eva Mae McGowen; and sister, Dorothy Pillows.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Sundholm, Caleb Sundholm, Micah Sundholm, Jacob Locke, Bailey Eells, Dawson Eells, and Brock Hughes.

In place of flowers, contributions can be made to the International Mission Board at imb.org.

The family would like to express their special thanks to Focused Care Nursing Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and support.