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Carole Hubbard Obituary

Carole A. Hubbard NORFOLK - Dr. Carole A. Hubbard, 73, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Born in Pekin, Ill., she had lived in Hampton Roads for the past 36 years. Dr. Hubbard received her bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, her master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and her Ph.D. from Penn State University where she became an avid Penn State football fan. She was an associate professor at Old Dominion University. She was previously the supervisor of arts for the Newport News Public Schools and taught at Hampton University. She began her career teaching in the Newport News and Hampton Public School Systems for many years. She was a member of Suffolk Christian Church, The National Arts Association, The Virginia Arts Association, and the Tidewater Arts Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Isabelle Challberg. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Hubbard; her daughters, Lisa Stern (Charles) of Newport News, Michelle Bowman (Mike Emery) of Cocoa, Fla., and Nicole Smith (Doug) of Suffolk; her grandchildren, Gregory and Sarah Stern of Newport News, Trevor Bowman of Cocoa, Fla.; her sister, Mary Lou Tosi and her husband Lyle "Buck" of Pekin, Ill., and by Robert Hecker of Newport News, the father of her children. A memorial service will held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at 1 p.m. in Suffolk Christian Church by the Rev. Michael Halley, 216 N. Main St., Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home. Dr. Hubbard lived by these words: "Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful..." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Carole Hubbard

22 Entries

Joan Honeycutt-Ballard

August 26, 2009

Words...fail. I cannot imagine the world without Carole in it.

Dr. Hubbard, was my Mentor. My inspiration, my Hero...she was my Art Teacher at Booker T. Washington High School 1986 through 1989. She purposefully stayed there, to continue to teach me and other students that had formed a close friendship with her, before moving on to head up the Art Dept at Newport News schools. She even got a darkroom built for the Photography class she started. We were with her when she got her Doctorate from PENN...I remember the day she told me...we jumped around like kids, laughed and hugged. We all 'respectfully' addressed her as "Doc" from then on. She would always roll her eyes at us. She was like that though...humble, kind, always thinking of others. She taught us not only about Art, but about life. Dr. Hubbard and I communicated on a level that most people never reach. She believed in me, my talent. Fed it, encouraged it...God I'm going to miss her!!!

Strange because it's been 20 years sense I've seen her. I went searching for her, and got in touch again a few years back, and we emailed several times about going to lunch, and catching up, but we never got around to it.

Oh, how I regret that...regret not knowing she passed away. I just found out from one of the other students/classmates. I wish so much that I could have been there! Been there to pay my respects, to say goodbye...but I also know, she would just smile that knowing, sweet smile and I would just know, as I do now that she already knows.

Carole, her teachings on not just Art, but life, love, and friendship, expression of self, her generous heart, have always stuck with me, and influenced my work, and always will.

My deep love and condolences to LeRoy, and the family. Carole's spirit, and life goes on in us all!

August 5, 2009

Dear Leroy and family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. I remember being interviewed by Carole in 94' when I had just moved here and so much needed a job. If it were not for her confidence in me, I might not have stayed in Virginia. I was always struck by Carole's being very classic yet equally down to earth all at the same time. I hope you will be comforted by your memories and I believe she is in a gentle and very loving place.

Carol Wehrmann-Reid

Kathy Barclay

August 3, 2009

Dear Leroy,

Like so many who have written, I was shocked and saddened to hear that Carole had died. I am so used to seeing you both at VAEA conferences that it will be such a void in future years. I think back to when we all met while taking graduate classes back in the 70's, and having you and Carole over to my apartment in Williamsburg for dinner. And then years later while visiting my native Newport News, running into you both while you were out biking. Carole was such a vital person and will be sorely missed. God bless you and give you peace, Leroy.

Patricia Harvey

August 2, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Leroy and Carole's family. Carole was a wonderful friend and dedicated advocate for the arts. I met Carole when she assumed the Art Supervisor's position for Newport News City Schools. I always found her leadership style to be collaborative and caring. As an art teacher, my students and I benefited from her dedicated and very personal attention to the needs of the art classroom. Beyond that, Carole was a reliable friend who was also great fun and, at the same time, an inspiration...advocating for personal and professional growth. Her kindness, intelligence, strength and courage will be sorely missed.

Donna Bell

August 1, 2009

Leroy and family,

Please accept our condolences from your local Penn State family. We will miss Carole.

Penn State Club of Hampton Roads

Beth Dupree

August 1, 2009

I am so shocked and saddened to hear that Carole has passed away. My condolences to Leroy and her girls. I was a colleague during the 70s and she was my art supervisor in the 90s. Best of all she was a dear art friend. The world has lost a special advocate for the arts. She will be missed.

August 1, 2009

Doug & Nicole,
I know that you will miss your Mom greatly, but it is SO exciting that she is in the presence of the LORD where there is fullness of joy. What an awesome thought that she's with Adam & Eve, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, the Apostle Paul, Peter, James and John, all the rest of the wonderful saints (including my Dad) and most of all JESUS.

I have been praying for you and our family prayed for you all this afternoon that His Spirit will comfort you in this time of loss.

Jim, Jean, Maggie & Tina Mascaro

Suzanne Ghaffari

August 1, 2009

This was a real shock and a great loss to all who knew Carole (Dr. Hubbard) in the NNPS and her art community. It is hard to say how many lives she touched through her long career as an art educator, supervisor and lover of the arts. Carole was truly a beautiful person inside and out and no one can really measure all of the accomplishments she succeeded on this earth.

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes to her family which shared her with all of us. We are so sadden by this news but we cannot grasp how they must be feeling. Take comfort in knowing she is in a great place with fields of color and endless beauty forever.

Carole, thanks for touching our lives!

Sincerely,

Suzanne Ghaffari
NNPS

Cecelia Short

July 31, 2009

Dear Leroy and family,
I was so sorry to read of Carole's passing. I enjoyed meeting and traveling with both of you on our trip to England summer before last. Carole was a lovely and gifted lady and I am richer for having met her. I know she will be greatly missed, but I can also that you all have many loving memories to cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the coming days as you transition through this difficult time.

Grace and peace,
Cecelia Short

Tamara Miller

July 31, 2009

Nicki & Doug, I was so sad to hear of your loss. May you and your family find comfort in the love and support of your family and friends during this difficult time. I know your hearts are breaking. I send you my sympathy and wish you Godspeed as you begin to heal from this loss.

Carlton Emblidge

July 31, 2009

Carole was the first to hire me into the position of art teacher in the Newport News Public Schools and I am still enjoying it! She lives on in all those who met her and were touched by her gentleness.
May God hold her, and each one of us, in the palm of His hand.

July 31, 2009

I want the family to know how much I admired Carol and her wonderful work. I worked with Carol at NNPS and knew her from almost the first day she arrived in NN. She touched many lives in such a positive way. The family will be in my prayers. Barbara Jones, Williamsburg, VA

Charles and Carolyn Miller

July 31, 2009

Carole was a talented co-worker, a caring parent, and a wonderful asset to the Newport News School System. She passed her wonderful qualties on to her beautiful family. It was an honor to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Debbie Hill

July 31, 2009

I met Carole through TVAEA.Her tireless work to promote the arts always amazed me as well as her aura of calm and elegance. she will be greatly missed by her friends in the art community.

Douglas Smith

July 30, 2009

Carole A. Hubbard has gone to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior. She will be trully missed. My deep sympathy to her Husband, Leroy Hubbard. Oh, how many lives she touched through her Art and Teachings. But, most of all She and Bob Hecker gave me my wife, my soulmate, and my best Friend, Nicole Hecker Smith. Words can not express Nicole's Love for her Mother. One Day we will meet again. I look forward to that Day.

Mary (Hicks) DeHaven

July 30, 2009

Dear Leroy:

Some of my happiest memories involve the times you, Carole, Hank and I spent together when Carole was my roommate in the 70's.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Mary

Maggie Bowen

July 30, 2009

Dear Leroy,

We were shocked to hear of Carole's death. We had enjoyed working with her as a colleague, then later working for her as our art supervisor. Her strength, beauty and vitality were an inspiration to all in the art profession. Her advocacy for the arts was loud and true. NNPS students continue to enjoy the legacy of her efforts. The fact that in her retirement she continued to share her talents and vast experience with future teachers at ODU is a testament to her lifelong commitment to the arts. We will miss seeing her at art conferences.

Maggie & Ken Bowen
NNPS Art Teachers, Retired

Gwen Hill

July 30, 2009

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your dear Mother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

July 30, 2009

We extend love and sympathy to our darling Nicole and Doug, and to the entire family, over the loss of Carole Hubbard, a beautiful and talented artist, teacher, lover of nature and beloved Mother. Leo and Martha Smith

July 30, 2009

Mr. Hubbard and Family

I was saddened to hear of Carole's death. She hired me when I came to work for Newport News Public Schools almost 11 years ago. She was a wonderful supervisor with a very pleasing personality. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Shirley Howerton-Barrow
NNPS

John & Heather Livingston

July 30, 2009

We were very fortunate to have Carole and Leroy as our neighbors on 66th Street when we first move to Newport News. Touches of Carole's eye for beauty still remain in many of the flowers she planted in her garden. We will always remember Carole and Leroy, sitting on their bench, enjoying the evening together.

Dr. James D. Watkins& Staff

July 30, 2009

We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Hubbard. She has been a patient of our practice for many years and her smile and words of wisdom will be sadly missed.

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