Carroll Alice Champlin

March 24, 1945 - May 24, 2012

Obituary For Carroll Alice Champlin

Carroll Alice Champlin (Caceast) of Supply, NC passed away on 05/24/12 during lengthy surgery. Carroll was born on March 24, 1945 in Jamaica (Queens), New York to Rita A. Balls and Daniel T. Balls, both preceding her in death. When Carroll was three years old, her family moved to Charlotte, NC where she grew up and graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School. She also attended Kings College. Carroll then joined United Airlines in Elk Grove Village, IL in early 1965 as a flight attendant, during which time she met her future husband John on a blind date. They were married on June 1, 1968. Carroll also worked for architectural firms in New Jersey and Chicago, leaving the work place to raise her sons John Michael Champlin and Thomas Bridgham Champlin. When her boys were well on their way in school, she began to work for a dentist and eventually went back to school to become a certified nurseÃ¢â?¬â?¢s assistant. Carroll was very active in various womenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s organizations and in doing volunteer work. She was honored as the Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Somers, N.Y. Junior WomenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s Club. Carroll was a very loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving and adoring family, which includes her husband of 44 years John W. Champlin of Supply, NC, sons John Michael Champlin and wife Teresa Bagwell Champlin of Raleigh, NC, and Thomas Bridgham Champlin and wife Amy Everett Champlin of The Woodlands, TX, granddaughters Grace Alexandra Champlin and Abigail Kendall Champlin, grandsons Everett Bridgham Champlin, Vance Parker Champlin and Griffin Price Champlin, brother John Daniel Balls and sister-in-law Greta of Charlotte, NC, and brother Daniel Joseph Balls and sister-in-law Ellen, also of Charlotte, NC. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday May 29, 2012 from 6 to 8 pm at Renaissance Funeral Home, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Funeral services will be held Wednesday May 30th at 1 pm also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to A.S.P.C.A. www.aspca.org/donate

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September 01, 2020

David Hilburn

Tom and Amy, I was very sorry to hear of our loss. Stephanie and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. I read the obit and your mom seemed like a lovely woman. Godspeed. David and Stephanie Hilburn
September 01, 2020

bill mcmillan

John, I was very sorry to learn of Carrroll's death when reading the Charlotte paper yesterday. I pulled my old file and immediately many memories came flooding back. We have lost contact over the years, but I remember you and Carroll fondly. I hope your sons are bearing up under this tragedy. Best wishes. Bill McMillan
September 01, 2020

Guy Weidner

Tom - So sorry for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take Care, Guy
September 01, 2020

Carole Barger

Dear John, It was with great shock and deep sadness that I read of Carroll's death in the morning paper. Ironically, I dreamed about Carroll last night. I never remember my dreams but I woke this morning with her on my mind and was planning to make another attempt to contact her today. I lost your mailing address. I left messages on Carroll's Facebook page but I don't think she had checked it in a while. I have thought of you both so many times over the years and really miss having you as neighbors. I never thought that I would not have the chance to reconnect. When things settle down, please try to get in touch with us. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for a loss way too soon. With love, Carole
September 01, 2020

Wayne and Diane Hutchings

Tom and Amy......Diane and I want to give you our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Both Diane and I have lost our mothers and understand the void this causes in your life. Please let us know if we can help in ANY way.
September 01, 2020

Joyce Zwahr

Tom and Amy, Sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Joyce
September 01, 2020

Wharton & Susan Separk

Champ and Amy ... thinking of you both at this difficult time ... Love and comfort to you both ... Wharton and Susan
September 01, 2020

Glenda Eskew

I was saddened to hear of Caroll's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. I knew her for only a short time while in Statesville. God Bless all of her family in your time of sorrow.
September 01, 2020

John & Jo Ann Greco

John and family, sending you our deepest sympathies. We loved Carroll and will treasure the times we have spent together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please know we are here for you. Much love, John & Jo Ann