Carolyn Alder, age 65 of Nashville, TN, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016.She is survived by her son, Alan (Beryl) Alder of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jack and Max; and brother, Robert (Cindy) Alder of Fayetteville, TN.Funeral service will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at West Meade Fellowship, Old Hickory Blvd, Bellevue. Graveside service will follow at 3 P.M. in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, TN. The family will receive friends from 4 P.M. – 8 P.M., Wednesday and from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Meade Fellowship or to the Nashville Humane Society.Arrangements entrusted to Nashville Cremation Center, 8120 Sawyer Brown Road #108, Nashville, TN 37221, (615)678-4832.