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Carol Dowling Obituary

Carol C. Dowling VIRGINIA BEACH - Carol Waller Cunningham Dowling, 64, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 in San Antonio. Carol was born on July 7, 1946 in Portsmouth to parents, Robert and Harriett Cunningham. Carol found joy with her family and in the simplest of life's pleasures: "Dance like no one is watching. Love as if you have never been hurt. Sing as if no one can hear you. Live as though heaven is on earth." She attended Trinity University, graduated from Houston Baptist University and received her master's degree from Old Dominion University. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Waller Cunningham. Carol is survived by her husband, Patrick Dowling; daughter, Kathryn Keetch Stanitz; and grandson, Christopher; also her mother, Harriett Gardner Hausman Cunningham of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Marian Cunningham Watts of San Antonio, Lucy Cunningham Lee of Virginia Beach and Joan Cunningham Kessler of Dallas; four nephews; four great- nieces; and a great-nephew. Private family memorials will be held in San Antonio and Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78229. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 15, 2010.

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Adele Tavares

November 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dowling family, I worked at Ranger American and had the privilege of meeting your wife. God bless you and yours.

Mary Lou Miller

November 1, 2010

To the family - I had the joy of working with Carol a few years ago on a project in Pennsylvania. I will remember her with great fondness. She was a wonderful, vibrant person who bought a smile to all faces. My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time. God Bless!

Gavin Johnson

October 15, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Ann Musielak

October 15, 2010

I will miss my dear friend forever. Her luminous presence and joyful spirit are gifts that I will always treasure. Wonderful memories of this very special person will be with me all the days of my life.

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