Carolyn Mae (McDaniel) Baldwin, 80, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. She was born on Oct. 27, 1945, to Johnnie and Tillman McDaniel in Tucson. She spent her childhood in Holbrook, lived for a short time in Winslow, where she attended school, and later returned to Holbrook, where she raised her own family.
Carolyn was preceded in death by husband, Larry Baldwin; son, Richard McNabb; parents, Johnnie and Tillman McDaniel; brother, Wayne McDaniel; and grandparents, Pauline and Ray Gannon.
She is survived by children, Jeffrey McNabb, Douglas McNabb (Claudia), and Michele Devora-McNabb (Lynn); siblings, Tillman “Sonny” McDaniel (Mary), Donna Huff and Michele Duran (Greg); five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Carolyn was a kind and gentle soul who lived with quiet strength, always showing patience, compassion, and grace. She was a natural caregiver who found her greatest joy in making sure everyone she loved was cared for in every way. Whether it was offering a listening ear, a comforting hug, a warm meal, or simply being there when someone needed her, caring for others came naturally to her. She was a devoted wife, loving daughter, sister, and mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loyal friend.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Holbrook Cemetery, followed by her celebration of life at 1 p.m. at the Heward House, 108 Crest View Drive in Holbrook.
