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Janet Carroll Obituary
December 1, 2023, Janet Sharp Carroll, 87, was reunited with her beloved Richard after only 347 days apart. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.
She was a devoted wife and mother. She and her late husband Richard were together nearly 60 years and set a beautiful example of love and friendship that endured all their years together.
Jan is survived by her two daughters, Traci Carroll and Karen Harper and their husbands, Jim Hunter and Sean Harper who she loved as sons; and her two grandsons, Patrick and Christopher Harper. She is also survived by her sister, Virginia "Jenny" Bailey (Ken); their children, Adair Barnes Owen (David), MacCauley Barnes Braswell, Mark Bailey, Susan Bailey Nosbuesch (Manfred), Dorothy Bailey; and the children of Jan's brother, Shirley Sharp, Lyn Sharp Littrell and Cyrus Sharp III (Nancy). On Richard's side, she is survived by her brother-in-law, Charles Vincent Carroll; her niece, Mary Ann Carroll Collins (Glyn); and Mary Ann's son, Carroll Alexander Johnson.
Jan was beautiful, artistic, out-going and kind. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
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Carrie FitzGibbon
December 12, 2023
Mrs. Carroll. She was the absolute best...so loving and gentle and kind. I remember her always supporting the girls, regardless of what they needed or asked of her. She was my favorite carpool mom, always there to make sure we were on time and taken care of - my favorite sleepover mom - when I stayed over, she always made delicious food, allowed us to snuggle their kittens while we slept (heaven!), took us to the mall when we weren't old enough to drive...her joy was endless and I am so glad to know she and Mr. Carroll had such a long and fulfilling life together. Now they are at peace watching over everyone they loved, I am sure of it. God bless their entire family and help them through this difficult time...regardless of how long we have the ones we love, it never feels like enough.
Much Love,
Carrie FitzGibbon
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