Carolyn Lee Nichols

Carolyn Lee Nichols of Rogers, Ark., passed away on December 24, 2020, at the age of 71. Born December 3, 1949, in Pocahontas, Ark.,, Carolyn was the first-born of five children to Alvin and Mary Pifer. Shortly after, the family moved to Rockford, Illinois, where Carolyn completed school, married, and became Carolyn Sommer. In 1975, she and her husband and two daughters settled in northwest Arkansas. Carolyn spent most of her life working as a bookkeeper to help provide for her family. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joys. She adored babies and children, and she looked forward to the day she would become a great-grandmother. Carolyn belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was actively engaged in church service for many years. She looked for opportunities to serve others, especially during the holidays. Carolyn also loved cooking and was famous for her Valentine peanut butter bears, fried chicken, and the best apple pie in town. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Joe Nichols of Rogers, Ark.; children, Lance and Tiffany Hatch, Tahney Sommer, Tim and Theresa Nichols, and Gina Signorelli, grandchildren, Luke and Ashley Sommer, Jeff and Mackenzie Greene, Chandler Hatch, London Hatch, Spencer Hatch, Mia Hatch, and Joy Nichols; siblings, Kathy Gill, Randy Pifer, Larry Pifer, Teri Mickelson; and a multitude of beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mary Pifer. Services for Carolyn will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2805 N. Dixieland Road in Rogers, Ark. A viewing will be held at 1 p.m., and the funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow the service. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com