Carole D. Bottoms

Carole Dixon Bottoms , 70, died peacefully Monday, November 23, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Raleigh, on August 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Roy Ernest Dixon and Frances Bell Dixon who preceded her in death. Carole was a 1992 graduate of Meredith College. Those who came to know and be touched by Carole would agree she was a source of love, full of compassion and had a caring spirit. She will be missed by all but the memories will remain. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Wake County for making her last days as peaceful and comfortable as possible. Survivors include her husband, Claude Bryant Bottoms, Jr.; her sisters, Gail Stowe of Gastonia and Patricia Dixon of Durham; her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Clay Davidson of Raleigh; her son and daughter-in-law, David and Patricia Bottoms of Overland Park, KS; grandsons, Matthew and Michael Davidson; and granddaughters, Merrill and Shelby Bottoms; as well as a niece and three nephews. There will be a graveside celebration of Carole’s life at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Oakwood Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Raleigh. Rev. Jesse Bowles and Rev. Meta Ellington will be officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at their home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Wake County Foundation, 205 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, 3808 Tarheel Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609 or Warmth for Wake, P.O. Box 46833, Raleigh, NC 27620 or through any Wake County Wachovia Bank branch. Arrangements by Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www.brightfunerals.com