Carole A. Gordon

Carole A. Gordon obituary, Hillside, NJ

Carole A. Gordon

Carole Gordon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Legacy Growney Funeral Home on Jun. 1, 2023.

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Carole Ann Gordon (Simpson) of Parsippany, N.J. departed this life and went home to be with the lord on Thursday March 23, 2023, at the Center for Hope Hospice center in Scotch Plains, New Jersey at the age of 79.
Carole was Born on August 2, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Village Simpson and Louise DeLoatch Simpson. She was raised in Vauxhall, N.J. and was educated in the Union Twp. School system, graduating from Union High School. Upon graduation Carole enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era and served her country proudly from 1961-1965.
Upon being discharged from the Air Force, Carole Returned back to her New Jersey roots and joined the workforce as an Office Manager at several North Jersey Law firms throughout her career before retiring in 2010.
Carole cherished her friendships, faith and most importantly her family, friends and her two Poodles, Ebonee and Ivory.
Carole enjoyed spending time with family, friends and loved listening to music. She enjoyed shopping, spending time at the beach, Cruising and traveling throughout the world meeting people.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories, her sister Jacqueline Floyd (Andrew) of Goldsboro, NC, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews and many Friends. She was predeceased by her parents Village and Louise Simpson, a Sister Shirley Robinson, two Brothers Marvin "Bobby" Simpson and Melvin Parker.
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