Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, December 17, 1994 TAG: 9412190055
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-1 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Four years ago Carson had come to work for Carter because he needed an administrative assistant to organize his files and run the office. Carson said she would stay until she got the files straight. Four years later she was still there, keeping things running smoothly and cheerfully taking care of the needs of their guests.
At the funeral, a message from Carson was read: "Please remember me with smiles and laughter. If you can only remember me with tears, do not remember me at all."
The service was uplifting, reflecting Carson's joyous philosophy of living.
"During this time of holiday cheer," Carter continued, "it is appropriate that we salute such a woman."
Friday's contributors included:
L. Gerald Carter, in memory of Helen Carson
Jay Albert Ellett, in memory of Burrell Stiff
Cottage Community Club
Betty P. Ware, in honor of Anne Stuart
Mary Elizabeth Davis, in honor of Bill and Marie Davis, Jim and Betsy Davis and Betty Davis, and in memory of Con A. Davis
Senior Adults Loving Together (S.A.L.T.)
Mary Hundley, in memory of her daughter, Jean Sink Sutphin, and her other loved ones
Eilene K. Gross, in memory of her husband, Cleo G. Gross Sr.
Guild 11 of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem
Fred and Edith Rapp, in memory of Henry Schlichting
Rose Lester, in honor of Mark and in memory of Richard
Pat Heaton, in memory of her daughter, Cindy Heaton
Wayne and Dot Webb, in memory of T.R. Webb, Wilbur and Ida Fridley and Trina Wood
Doris M. Watson, in memory and honor of loved ones
Ruth Tear, in honor of her family
The Parks
Mr. and Mrs. Barton W. Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knowles, in memory of Lera Perdue
George and Carlisle McDonald, in honor of their granddaughters
Beverly and Frances Smith, in memory of their parents, Grover and Ethel Wheeler and John and Bessie Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kopcial III, in memory of family members
Sidney and Joanne Snead, in memory of all their loved ones
Bonnie, Ed and Sarah Waybright
Mrs. M.W. Armistead III, in memory of Sally and Katy
James G. Watson, in memory of his wife, Barbara Jean; his daughter, Barbara Jane; his son, James Jr., and his friend, Julian R. Moore
Harry and Lucille Wade
Ed and Jane Kirkman
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Atkinson, in memory of their daughter, Gail Atkinson Palmarini
Nita and Bill Overstreet, in memory of "Rooster" Kulp
Elsie Nichols, in memory of Martin M. Nichols Jr.
In memory of Mary E. Boothe
Johanna Caruthers
Employees of Softwise Inc., in honor of Edward L. Wilkes
Thelma Ehlen, in memory of Loved Ones
Evelyn Booker
Opal C. Clark, in memory of James E. Clark and Rebecca V. Olinger
Vernice King, One Cool old Lady
Roanoke Valley Young Democrats Club
Hardees Brambleton Ave. Breakfast Club, in memory of Fred Tanner, Bob Wessel and Willis Mankey
Joan J. Dorsey, in honor of her sons Charlie, Doug and Jeff and their families
In memory of Frances Lewis
Virginia Lovelace Missionary Society of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, in memory of Virginia Lovelace
Ralph E. Brumfield
Louise F. Smiley, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Forbes
Ladies of the Thursday Morning Breakfast Group
Nursing Administration Department, in honor of Jean Nunn R.N., director of nursing at Lewis-Gale Clinic Inc.
Ray and Candy Nasser
Philip and Dorothy Townsend
Harry F. Belcher, in memory of his grandson, Chip Mason
Faculty and staff of William Fleming High School, in honor of Alyce Szathmary
James G. and Barbara W. Fleenor
Virginia Moore Wiley
In honor of Betsy Russo, for all her hard work
Antique Automobile Club of America-Roanoke Valley Region
In memory of Jane, Jerry and Ray
Nora and Tom Pankey
Joe Bandy & Son Inc.
Staff of Davidsons Downtown Store, in honor of the Davidson family
George and Nita Webb, in memory of their son, William Timothy Webb
Paul Coffey Sunday School Class of Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, in honor of its teachers
Staff of Arc Employment Services, in honor of Richard Dickson, executive director of Arc Roanoke Inc.
Art and Carol Goad, in memory of E. L. Winkle Sr.
Real Estate Valuation Staff, in honor of their bosses, Will Claytor, director, and Nadine Minnix, deputy director
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SUBTOTAL$4,073.00
TOTAL AS OF 12/16/94$51,387.12
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