Carol Roberts-Keech-Obituary

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Carol Roberts Keech

Washington, North Carolina

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July 27, 2018
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Washington, North Carolina

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Carol R. Keech


Mrs. Carol Elizabeth Roberts Keech, age 62, a resident of 300 Sunnyside Drive, Washington, passed away at her home, Friday, July 27, 2018.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be conducted by D.J. Maxey. An informal celebration of life will follow the graveside service at the home.
Carol was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Major Clair Walters Roberts and Dorothy White Jump. She was a 1974 graduate of Washington High School and of East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. On July 21, 1979 she married Garry Leland Keech. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and attended Eastern Pines Church of Christ. Carol was a pillar of strength and lived life to the fullest. She was known for her beautiful smile, ability to find the joy in every situation, and warm personality. Along with her family and friends, Carol’s lifelong passion was traveling the world.
Survivors include her mother Dorothy Jump, her husband Garry Keech, her daughter Kendra Alexander and husband Mark of Greenville, her son Leland Keech of Wilmington, her brother Jeff Roberts and wife Robyn of Greensboro, her sister Lisa Seffrin and husband Mike of Piedmont, South Carolina, her brother-in-law Larry Keech and wife Karen of Washington, her grandsons Brody and Jackson Alexander, and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Clair Roberts and step-father, Francis Jump.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis. TN, 38105, 1-800-822-6344.
You may address condolences to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Keech Family.
 

 


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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dear Garry, Kendra and Leland, I just wanted all of you to know that I really loved Carol; your wife and mama. It breaks my heart to write this, as I sincerely cant believe that shes not with us any more. Please know that if theres anything that I can do to help any of yall in any way, all you need to do is to call me. Carol was one of the sweetest and nicest people that Ive ever known. Blessings to all of you .

To know Carol was to love her. I have known Carol since high school when we were dating brothers. Carol was one of the sweetest people I have ever met and no matter how many years passed between seeing her, she always had a smile and kind words to say. I had no idea she was sick until I ran into her a few months ago in downtown Washington. She looked beautiful and gave me a hug. I told her I was so sorry to hear about her illness and she said it is ok and I am ok. I am so sad for Garry,...

It was a joy and privilege to work alongside Carol when she was a Hackney employee. My condolences go out to Garry and her entire family in their loss. May God's peace be with you.

Praying for you and your family .

Gary, I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Family:
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. As teenagers and friends, Carol and I shared many fond memories in high school and with her family. Envious of Carol's athletic abilities, I can still see her behind the boat on the Pamlico River with a slalom ski, weaving in and out, leaning into the water creating a huge spray, and crossing the wake with such skill and ease . . . and that trademark smile. In later years, whenever I saw Carol she was the face that stood out in...