Carolyn Louise Troy

February 4, 1933 - July 11, 2021

Carolyn Louise Troy was born February 4, 1933 in Scottsbluff NE. She passed away of natural causes on July 11, 2021 in Green Valley AZ. Carolyn is survived by her children Cliff (Karen) Troy of Oxnard CA Carlton (Maria de Jesus) Troy of Rio Rico and Payson AZ daughter Catherine of Tucson, AZ God daughter Sonia Kaur of Tucson, AZ Grandchildren Laura (Miguel) Garcia of Oxnard Melissa Troy of Oxnard, D.J. (Jessica) Palmer Albany OR and 4 great grandchildren. Sisters Laurel Baker of Shoreline WA, Lois Haugen of Portland OR and Brother-in-law Vernon Warren Gresham, OR. She is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 20 great nieces and nephews, 19 great grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Carl & Florence Hollingsworth; husband Allan Troy, son Chris Troy brother-in-laws David Baker and Edward Haugen one niece and one nephew. The family moved to Portland OR in the 1930’s. Carolyn graduated from Jefferson High School Portland and attended Northwest Christian College Eugene OR. After meeting and marrying Carolyn & Allan relocated to the Los Angeles and began Troy de Mexico 1968, Troy’s Chess Shoppe opened 1972 in the Old Towne Mall in Torrance. In the 1980’s they relocated to Tucson, starting and later selling Troy Billiards, Tucson, Troy’s Corner and La Entrada Tubac, AZ. Carolyn was a warm generous woman who adopted many as her own children grandchildren and great grand children. Services will be held at grave side at Evergreen Cemetery 3015 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 Monday July 26th at 10:00 am. There will be Family viewing starting at 9:00 am. The service will be available online. Carolyn’s favorite color was purple; please wear purple or something bright. In lieu of flowers suggested donations are Shriners Hospital, Special Olympics, Alzheimer’s Association, or your local Hospice or favorite charity.