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2020
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Carole McAfee Obituary
A devout follower of Jesus, she was famous for her unwavering, remarkable faith. Even in the most trying of times, she had a peace that surpassed all earthly understanding. Her life was marked by true love and kindness.
Carole was born in Pittsburgh on Christmas Eve. A true Christmas Carole, her very life was a song of joyous praise.
She met her husband, Bob McAfee, in art school. They quickly fell in love, and their adoration for each other only grew stronger each year since their first date 50 years ago this year. They cherished every moment that they spent together, whether it be shopping, enjoying movies, going to restaurants, or vacationing to Niagara Falls, where they spent their honeymoon.
A caring, selfless and devoted mother, she homeschooled and raised her son, David McAfee, and later welcomed his wife, Elisa McAfee, into their family as she would her own daughter. They are thankful for the generational blessing in the Spirit that will impact their future children and their children's children.
Carole always put family first. She was the oldest of four and is survived by her kind and thoughtful mother, Dorothy Highberger of Oakmont; as well as her loving siblings, Paul Highberger of Beaver Falls, Leslie Lamanna of Virginia, and John Highberger of California.
In her free time, she enjoyed finding and perfecting new recipes, caring for her pet cockatiels, and sewing.
Carole was gentle and humble, yet a bold evangelist with a powerful desire to share the good news of Jesus and His living power to heal.
A note she had always kept at her bedside in her own writing, "Faith is the demonstration of confidence in God. Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
MCAFEE - Arrangements for Carole Susan McAfee, who died Resurrection Sunday, April 12, 2020, are being handled by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor can be made to your local church.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Manolios
April 21, 2020
I was so sad to hear of Carole passing! I grew up in Alcoma, we graduated from highschool together. My prayers to her family.
Al and Tammy Whitmire
April 16, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Carole was a wonderful lady with a servant's heart who will be remembered fondly.
Jill D'Andrea
April 15, 2020
Our sincere sympathy to the Highberger and McAfee families. Carole was a sweet and gentle soul and is in our thoughts. God bless. Sincerely, Alvin R. Abraham and family
Bernice (Horne's)
April 15, 2020
John I send my sincere condolencesto you, your mother and siblings. I did not know your sister but from this obituary she was someone special and loved. She is resting in Jesus bosom and He is taking care of His flower. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Praying for Mrs Highberger and children. Be blessed and be safe.
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