Carol Jean Tolson

Carol Jean Tolson, 68, died on November 25, 2009 following a brave battle with cancer. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and worked for over 40 years in various nursing positions. During later years in her life, she served on the Board for the Family Enrichment Partnership of Hatteras Island as well as volunteering for Dare County Community Health Care. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Carol will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, optimistic spirit, and loving heart. Born on January 22, 1941, in Appleton, WI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucille Donnermeyer. She was also predeceased by her son, Remy Andre Perot. She is survived by her husband, Larris Tolson; two daughters, Suzanne Ackley-Perot and husband, Donald of Syracuse, NY, Annette Perot of Durham; two sisters, NorRita Corsmier and husband, Fritz of Appleton, WI, Mary Donnermeyer of Kaukauna; two brothers, Richard Donnermeyer and wife Carol of Waupun, WI, and Michael Donnermeyer of Manitowoc, WI; two grandsons, Bruce and Connor Ackley-Perot of Syracuse, NY; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service, honoring the life of Carol Tolson, will be held at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, NC at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2009 and at Little Grove Methodist Church in Frisco, NC on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will immediately follow each service. Internment will be private. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the staff of Duke Hospital, Hillcrest Convalescent Home and Duke Hospice/Hock Family Pavilion for the loving, compassionate care they provided during the final days of Carol’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Duke Homecare & Hospice (Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Dr, Ste 101, Durham, NC 27704), Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (PO Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943), or Little Grove UMC (“Building Fund” in memo line, PO Box 310 Hatteras, NC 27943).