Carolyn Ruth (Drabing) Ott, 88, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025. Born on April 17, 1937, in French Lick she was the daughter of Albert and Opal Drabing. Carolyn married Lyle "Bud" Ott, and he preceded her in death.

Carolyn was of Christian faith and a member of the Paoli Christian Church. Carolyn was a graduate of French Lick High School with the class of 1955. Carolyn worked for the Orange County Hospital for 27 years as a medical records specialist. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman Club and a member of Phi Beta Si. Carolyn loved traveling, hummingbirds, listening to Elvis and watching Colt's football and IU basketball.

Surviving to Cherish the memory of Carolyn is one daughter, Linda (Jon) Marshall; two sons, Mark (Jean) Wilson and Steve (Pamela) Wilson; five grandchildren, Tyler (Coreylyn) Marshall, Jennifer Marshall, Breanna Wilson, Christopher (Ali) Wilson and Alex Wilson; along with 11 great grandchildren.

Preceding Carolyn in death are her parents, Albert Drabing and Opal Drabing; and her husband, Lyle "Bud" Ott.

Funeral Services for Carolyn will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Pastor Mark Fugate officiating. Burial to follow at Cresthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 10:00am until the time of service at 1:00pm also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel in Bedford.

Memorial donations in memory of Carolyn may be made to White River Humane Society.

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