Carrie Lynn (Rice) Harlan, 69, of Waltonville, passed away at 7:17 P.M., Friday, September 25, 2026 at her residence.
Carrie had worked as a waitress at BJ's Garden Inn in Du Quoin.  She had attended Tamaroa Christian Church.  Carrie enjoyed going to yard sales and flea markets.  She loved painting sculptures.
She was born March 4, 1957 in Little Rock, AR, the daughter of Gerald Dean and Harvena (Warren) Rice.
She married Thomas Ellison on April 8, 1974 and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2020.  She married Glen Harlan on July 30, 2003 and he preceded her in death on July 7, 2012.
She is survived by two sons - Chad Ellison and wife Rebecca of Du Quoin and Scott Ellison and wife Kimberly of Harrisburg, grandchildren - Justin Fant, Bria Fogle, Alyssa Ellison, Tara Hackleman and husband Jonathon, Taylor Ellison, Jaxson Wise, and Scotty Ellison, Jr., great grandchildren - Gracelyn Schultz, Julia Schultz, Brycen Fogle, Karlie Fogle, Waylon Fogle, Madelynn Fogle, Braxton Fant, and Azalea Fant, one sister - Lori (Rice) Glenn of Georgia, and her boyfriend - Curtis Pitman of Waltonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands.
Memorial services will be at 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gary Darnell officiating.
Friends may call from 5 P.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.