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They moved to Florida in the early 1950s. She attended Pompano Beach High school where she met the love of her life, Mike Rocker. She graduated in 1958 and the following year married Mike. They had 3 daughters. Carole was an accomplished equestrian and responsible for her familys love of horses. She loved art and was an excellent painter on canvas. She enjoyed traveling to Europe, visiting museums and loved history. She also wrote stories. Mike and Carole were members of Sautee Nacoochee Methodist Church, until they returned to McDonough to be near all their family in 2020.
Carole is survived by her children, Michelle (Scott) Reeves of McDonough, GA, Beth (Mike) Bryant of McDonough, GA and Kate Rocker of McDonough, GA; Eight Grandchildren, and Three Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Alan Rocker.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM for a celebration of her life at Glen Haven Baptist Church, McDonough, GA, followed by a reception at her home, 201 Parker Road, McDonough, GA at 3:00 PM.
John 14:2-3
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
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Visitation
Glen Haven Baptist Church
Monday, March 17, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
345 East Lake Road
McDonough, GA 30253
Funeral Service
Glen Haven Baptist Church
Monday, March 17, 2025
2:00 PM
345 East Lake Road
McDonough, GA 30253 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Carole, please visit our Tree Store.
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The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors
October 1, 2025
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