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Dr. Diana Deane Carr
1949 - 2018
Dr. Diana Deane Carr
1949 - 2018
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BORN
1949
DIED
2018
Dr. Diana Carr Obituary
Dr. Carr's Obituary
Dr. Diana Deane Carr, 69, of Sebring died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from complications due to a stroke. Diana was born on October 9, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the Rev. Dabney J. Carr III and Leontine Jones Carr.
A trailblazer and creative spirit, Diana was one of the first female Orthopaedic Surgeons in the U.S. and a licensed pilot. She read two to three books per week, was an accomplished gourmet cook and seamstress, had a photographic memory and was a caring friend and community supporter.
Diana treated patients at The Hand & Shoulder Specialist. She was certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Her long list of achievements included being the area’s only Orthopaedic Surgeon certified as a hand specialist. She was consistently named as a ‘Top Doctor’. She was a proud member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, promoting the professional growth and leadership of female Orthopaedic Surgeons.
She is survived by siblings, Linda Carr-Kraft and husband Sam, of Powhatan, Va; Cary Carr Cox of Raleigh, N.C.; Martha Carr of Austin, Texas and Dabney J. Carr IV and his wife Laura of Richmond, Va; as well as a number of cousins, nephews and a niece who will miss her dearly.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Agnes Episcopal Church in Sebring. Funeral and burial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Highlands County, P.O. Box 833, Sebring, FL 33871 or the Salvation Army Sebring, P.O. Box 1843, Sebring, FL 33871.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
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Ann (Suzanne) Dougherty-Goodman
January 28, 2019
Dear Diana, I just found out and am so sorry! I did not receive our annual Christmas card exchange and missed our holiday conversation that took all day! I shall miss you so much. Your friend and St. Margaret's classmate, Ann Dougherty Goodman (Suzanne) You were truly amazing!
Pat Franklin Oles
November 19, 2018
I have many memories of Dr Carr.... lunches at her house while her employee many years ago, her generosity and love of children, and her pets....working with her at the Surgical Center (again, many years ago)
She was a strong advocate for her patients on the Head Injury Unit at Hardee Memorial, in the early 80s. That is my first memory of her, and how I will remember her always. Rest In Peace, Dr Carr, you have earned it.
Amy Buice
October 30, 2018
I worked with Dr. Carr for over 20 years . I knew all sides of her but I would like to share the high points . She was a smart lady . She knew about so many things . She had a passion for reading . If she wasnt working ,or cooking or at the movies or a play ,she had her nose in a book . She loved her animals . They were one of her favorite subjects . She knew how to cook just about anything and made us all sangria every Christmas . She shared many recipes with me . She walked to the beat of her own drum , she did things her own way. I hope she is at peace . She helped many patients along the way and she helped make me confident in ways. I always tried to make her happy and that was my challenge every Tuesday and Thursday . Rest In Peace . I hope she is reunited with the ones she loved .
Bettina Ellsworth,MD
October 26, 2018
Diana and I met as first year medical students in 1971. She was a great friend as well as a talented and compassionate physician. She taught me how to make chicken tetrazzini and I taught her how to bake bread. She crocheted my first born son a beautiful outfit appropriate for baptism. More recently Diana helped our family thru a spinal cord injury with info & moral support. Prayers and blessings to her family, friends and patients.
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Arleen Lally
October 25, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
She was a Gifted Colleague. She will be missed.
I am sorry for your loss.
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