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Carolayne Elizabeth Holley 

November 15, 1955 - October 31, 2023 

On October 31, 2023, Carolayne Elizabeth Holley, 67, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her sisters Shirley Broussard (Cecil) of New Iberia, LA, and Tonda Delahoussaye (Rene') of Denham Springs, LA; aunt Elaine Holley of Gulfport, MS; many nieces and nephews in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi; former husband Kevin Beauchamp of CA; and stepdaughters Rebecca Beauchamp of CA and Charlotte Beauchamp of England. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Holley, Jr. and Kathryn Holley Falcon; stepfather Frank Falcon, Jr.; and brother John Holley, III.

Carolayne was a native of Gulfport, MS. Her family moved to New Iberia in 1959 and she graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy in 1973. She graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL Lafayette) in 1985 with a Bachelor's degree, then earned her Master's degree in geology from Texas A&M University in 1988. She moved to California to work in the oil industry and became a Licensed Professional Engineer. Later, she and Kevin Beauchamp operated the historic Kaleidoscope Inn in Nipomo, California where they also hosted weddings, owned and published a bridal magazine, and held many bridal shows in Central California.

Carolayne was a proud Louisiana woman living in California. She brought a Louisiana lifestyle to California where she shared our food, music, and dance. She made many friends throughout the country who were drawn to her joy of life and vibrant spirit. Throughout Carolayne's battle with rare cardiac sarcoma, these friends and her family supported her through their prayers and presence. She loved life and fought hard until the end to overcome her illness.

Family and friends held a celebration of her life on November 30th at Kaleidoscope Inn in Nipomo, CA.