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Carolyn Charles Obituary

Carolyn Stowell Charles CHESAPEAKE - Dr. Carolyn Stowell Charles, 88, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2010 in Chesapeake. The daughter of the late Austin Leavitt and Doris Carolyn Hillery Stowell, she was professor emeritus in the Department of Counseling and Psychology at the University of North Alabama. A committed prayer warrior, she served 17 years as a missionary in Brazil. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, the Mortar Board, and Phi Kappa Phi. Surviving are two daughters, Kathryn "Kitty" C. Zaugg and her husband Gary L. Zaugg of Chesapeake and Elizabeth Charles Gomes and her husband the Rev. Dr. Wadislau Martins Gomes of Sao Paulo, Brazil; two sisters, Dr. Virginia Stowell James and her husband Dr. William H. James of Northford, Conn., and Cynthia Stowell Parmelee and her husband Sheridan Parmelee of Guilford, Conn.; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and one niece. A funeral will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Norfolk with the Rev. Dr. Wadislau Martins Gomes officiating with the family receiving friends at 3:30 p.m. Entombment will be private in Rosewood Memorial Park. Please light a candle and leave a note to the family in the "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 17, 2010.

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March 26, 2017

Rest in Peace gentle lady.

Will Bevis

March 26, 2017

I was a student of Dr. Charles way back too long ago. She was the nicest professor I have ever known. And I always knew that if I have a problem of any kind she would be there to listen and to help as she could. I have missed her long before I learned today, that she had gone on to a better place. If I could say one last thing to her it would be this: "Thank you sincerely for being not only a great instructor, but for being my friend as well."

Richard Hudiburg

July 26, 2010

My sympathy to the family of Dr. Carolyn Charles. I had the great pleasure of knowing her as a valued colleague on the faculty of the University of North Alabama. She was a very kind person who had much to offer her students in counseling and assessment.

Charles Joubert

July 22, 2010

My sympathies to the family of Dr. Carolyn Charles. We worked together in psychology years ago and I found her to be unfailingly kind, generous, sincere, and a great co-worker. Indeed, she was a really nice person; it was great when she was with us.

Carolyn Kantor

July 22, 2010

My sympathy to the family on the death of Dr. Charles. I worked with Dr. Charles in the College of Education for several years and I have good memories of her.

Marie and Robert Raper

July 19, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are extended to you and your family in your loss of your mother. We also celebrate with you, knowing that she is at home with our Heavenly Father.
Our prayer for you is: Numbers 6:22-27.
Blessings,
Marie and Robert Raper

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