Carol Combs Stroud

Carol Combs Stroud, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Carol was born in Wayne County on January 26, 1948 to Esther Hare Combs Hobby of Goldsboro and the late Isaac Combs. She had been employed as a Developmental Technician at O'Berry Center. Carol was a fun loving and adventurous woman with a positive attitude and a great smile for everyone. She enjoyed music, dancing, gardening, the beach, shopping and going out to eat. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her precious grandson, Cole. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service celebrating Carol's life at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home of her sister, Betty Dietz, 671 Ebenezer Church Road, Goldsboro. Carol is survived by her daughter, Leslie Sams and husband Roger of Pikeville; sister, Betty Dietz of Goldsboro; brothers, Bobby Hare and wife Shirley of Mechanicsville, VA and Edward Hare and wife Gloria of Fuquay-Varina; grandson, Cole Sams; nieces, Angie Turnage and husband Dean, Sherry Parnell and husband Kenneth, and Natalie Francis and husband Mike; nephews, Todd Hare and wife Lisa and Keith Hare; several great nieces and nephews, as well as a special K-9 friend, Miss Saucey. She is also survived by a daughter, Robin Rouse and her sons, Wayne and Shane Rouse. In addition to her father, Carol was preceded in death by Ophelia and Paul Southerland who loved Carol as their own, and a infant son, Anthony. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.