Mrs. Carolyn Broach, 73, of Blythewood, died Friday, October 16, 2020. Born in Anderson county, she was the daughter of the late Geneva McAbee and was married to James Edward Broach, Sr. for 58 years. Her family was the most important thing to her, and she enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her dog, Kelsey, was incredibly special to her.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, James Edward Broach, Jr., (Lisa), Robert Darren Broach (Karen); grandchildren, Robert Erin Broach, Ashley Broach Collins (Patrick), Candace Brazell (Scott), Savanah Broach, James S. Broach, Matthew Rowell, Jacob Rowell, (fiancé, Amanda Brown), David Edwards, April Edwards; great-grandchildren, Trinity, Payton, Alex, Brooklyn, McCoy, Ally, Braxton, David, Lacey, JJ, and Sadie.

A service will be held 2 o'clock, Monday, October 19th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia with Bishop Ossie Deese officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow the service in Memorial Gardens of Columbia.

The family would like to express special appreciation to the medical staff of the Murray Suite, Prisma Health Heart Hospital and the hospital's Palliative Care Team.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be given to the North Columbia Church of God, 1004 Lorick Road, Blythewood, SC 29016.