Carolyn Louise Jones Davis

Carolyn Louise Jones Davis, 84, of Bountiful, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on September 3, 2025.  She was born on December 8, 1940, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Bernard Mathew Jones and Carrie Virginia Bell. 

On March 18, 1967, Carolyn married Dee LaMar Davis, and on March 22, 1969, they were sealed for time and eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. Carolyn grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and China Lake, California, graduating from Sherman E. Burroughs High School in 1958.

She went on to attend Bakersfield College, San Jose State, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University, earning a BS in Education and an MS in Special Education. Her career as an educator spanned many years, with teaching assignments in California, Utah, Saudi Arabia, and Nevada.

A lifelong learner and traveler, Carolyn loved exploring the world and sharing her experiences with others.

She was also a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings, including ward and stake missionary, and as Primary and Young Women’s president. Her love of family history led her to serve a family history mission, a calling she treasured.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dee LaMar Davis; her parents; and her beloved brother, Lt. Ralph Eugene Foulks Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Bernie) Bringhurst of Bountiful; her sons, Steven Dee (Cassidy) Davis of Lehi and Dallin Layne (Merinda) Davis of Orem; eight cherished grandchildren—Elle, Grace, and Lincoln Kloberdanz; Jesse, Tate, Millie, and Wesley Davis; and Kylan Davis; two great-grandchildren, Kayton and Stevie; and her sisters, Debbie Campbell, Lieutenant Commander, US Navy (Ret.), and Colleen Ijuin.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. at Brown Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Interment will follow in the Santaquin Cemetery.

The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Barton Creek and to her hospice angels for their tender care.

Carolyn had a lifelong love of antiques, quilting, and preserving memories through scrapbooks, letters, and cards. She cherished family and friends deeply and found joy in giving thoughtful, personal gifts. Her kindness, creativity, and love will be treasured always.