Carolyn B. Roach, 68, of Kirkland died on November 23, 2020. Born on March 31, 1952 in Knoxville, TN; daughter of Dale and Mary Gail (Menius) Bentz. Graduate of City High in Iowa City, IA. Carolyn obtained her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and Master's of Early Childhood Education from University of Iowa, later obtaining an additional Master's Degree in Curriculum Development from St. Xavier University in Chicago. Carolyn taught in various elementary schools for 30 years in Iowa, Arizona and Illinois. United in marriage to Michael Roach on June 13, 1982 at the United Methodist Church in Kirkland. Survived by her loving husband, Michael; children, Shaun (Angela) Roach, Leah Roach; grandson Daniel; brothers, Dale (Judy) Bentz, Tom (Sharlot) Bentz; brothers-in-law, William (Kay) Roach, Leonard (Donna) Roach; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents. Carolyn's family is grateful to the team at Serenity Hospice for their loving care, especially Shelia, Cori, Dawn and Rev. Dave. Carolyn's wishes were to donate her body to science for the advancement of medical research. A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61061 or Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/honor-loved-one/ . Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family, share a message of condolence at www.graceFH.com .