Lela Caroline Britton

Happy Birthday Lela! Miss You Always. Love Lene

Last night, I dreamed of Caroline. She was on the other side and so, so beautiful! She is watching over all those she loved with her sweet cheshire smile and gorgeous hair. She was happy and flowing as an angel...beautiful. Bill, she is especially watching over you and loves you so. Kathy Coy/Taos, NM

Caroline was not only my dear friend, she was an inspiration to me. She was the most generous person I've ever known. She was generous with her time, her money, her love and her wisdom. She handled her illness better than anyone could expect. She gave me the best haircut ever just before her surgery last summer. When I told her my husband asked who had cut my hair, she said "That same blind nut who's been cutting it for 24 years". I'm heartbroken and will miss her everyday for the rest of...

Caroline was a ray of sunshine. Retreats won't be the same without her. She was one of those rare people who always left a smile in your heart as well as on your face.

How i will be missing Caroline this holiday season.My favorite time of year to work at Oline's.She made it a home away from home. Her spirit is truly around us all.....

Hello Bill and Kids... I was out of town and could not be with you at the service, but I want you to know you are in my prayers.

All my love,
Susan

Woman so warm, woman so caring,
woman so fierce, unyielding, focused,
beautiful, beautiful woman.
Forever you remain in our hearts the depth
and breadth
and height of the woman so easy to love.

Everytime I hear the classic Neil Diamond hit song "Caroline" (actual name "Touching You, Touching Me) I have always thought of the Caroline Rigdon I encountered at T. L. Marsalis Elementary in Oak Cliff. Hey, the song was first a hit while we both were in school there in the early and mid-sixties. I treasure memories now of seeing Caroline again at a few of the Rat Packs over the first half of this decade. My life stands blessed for having known Caroline all those decades ago and in...