Carolyn Hodge

Carolyn Hodge, 77, a long-time Miami area resident, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home. She was born on April 4, 1948 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Dewey and Lois (Dardenne) Daugherty at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Carolyn grew up in Norfolk, VA and moved to Northeast Oklahoma near the Kansas border to a place known as 5 Mile when she was 16 years old. She later moved to Miami, OK in 1977 where she would live for the remainder of her life. She never lost her love for the ocean and the beaches of the east coast where she grew up. She attended high school in Riverton, Kansas where she graduated with the class of 1967. It was there that she met the love of her life, Gary Hodge although she didn’t know it yet. Despite Gary’s many attempts of getting a date with her, she refused him simply because he was an underclassmen (he was 2 years behind her). However, Gary stayed persistent over the years and continued to flirt with her while she was working at Milo Drugstore in Baxter Springs, Kansas shortly after high school. Carolyn eventually gave in to Gary’s charm and kindness and agreed to go on their first date to the Cherokee County Fair in 1970. They would marry on May 14, 1971 and had nearly 48 years of happiness until Gary’s passing in 2019. Carolyn and Gary had one son, Brian Hodge. Carolyn was also a proud citizen of the Quapaw Nation. Carolyn worked as a hairdresser for a few years in the early 1970’s. Later she began her career with Wal-Mart in 1987 as a cashier, where she would retire after 28 years of service. She made many life-long friends during her time with Wal-Mart. She looked forward to outings with all of her Wal-Mart girls and also her friend of over 60 years, Linda Price. Carolyn was also a wonderful cook and guests were always well fed. Carolyn enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and loved to keep Brian and his wife, Bridgette, up on current events. Carolyn was preceded in passing by her parents, Lois and Dewey Daugherty, her husband, Gary Hodge, her father and mother-in-law, Fred and Pauline Hodge, and a brother-in-law, David Hodge. Survivors include her son Brian Hodge and his wife Bridgette of Tulsa, her brother Bill Daugherty and his wife Karen, her brother-in-law Steve Hodge and his wife Cami of Oronogo, Missouri, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and many friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Celebration of Life Services are 10:00 AM Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami with Pastor Leon Weece officiating. Interment will follow at Quapaw Tribal Cemetery in Miami.

Carolyn Hodge

April 4, 1948 - February 14, 2026