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Caroline Kennison Obituary
December 12, 1924 - February 5, 2013
Raleigh
Caroline Smith Kennison, 88, died February 5, 2013. She was born in Augusta, ME on December 12, 1924 to Reverend Canon Rush and Norma Smith.
Carol was a dedicated Girl Scout for all of her life, from Brownies to long-time leader of Troop 489, to Executive Director of Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council, for a total of what she called "100 years". Among the many accomplishments she received in girl scouting was being recognized as the News and Observer Tar Heel of the Week. Working with Duke Pediatrics, Carol was instrumental in the establishment of Camp Kaleidoscope for chronically ill children. She was also active in the community, including Meals on Wheels, Women's Club of Raleigh, Jane Adams Book Club, and docent at the Capitol.
Carol is survived by her four daughters, Becky Kennison of Raleigh, Cathy Daniels of Garner, Jody Grayson and husband, Rick, of Raleigh, and Casey Missert and husband, Bob, of Atlanta, GA; and grandchildren, Erin Proctor, David Gillespie, Christie Gillespie, Alexander Missert, and Nicholas Missert.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Kennison; grandson, Derek Proctor; and two brothers, Bryant and Davidge Smith.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Great Room at Springmoor Retirement Community, 1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Christ Church, 120 East Edenton Street, Raleigh. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in memory of Carol to Habitat of Humanity of Wake County, 2420 Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27604 or Springmoor Endowment Fund, 1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caroline Kennison
March 1, 2013
A wonderful director for the old Pines of Carolina Council. Rest in Peace. Nancy Evans, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Annette Cowell
February 10, 2013
Please accept our sympathy at the loss of your mother. We remember her fondly as a Girl Scout leader many years ago and more recently as a dear, dear friend of our mother, Anne.
Thinking of you today,
Annette Kennedy Cowell
and Kathy Kennedy
Beckey Lott Carr
February 9, 2013
I remember Mrs. Kennison so fondly as my Girl Scout Troop Leader in the late '60s. It was with her guidance that a group of us, including Cathy, made First Class. My condolences and deepest sympathy to the family.
Mary Anne Keel Jenkins
February 8, 2013
Dear Kennison Family, I was so sorry to read about Carol. She was a wonderful person. Please know that I am thinking about all of you at this time. Love,
Mary Wachtman Mugrage
February 8, 2013
There are not enough words to say how this wonderful woman forever impacted my life and the lives of thousands of girls and their families through her strong leadership. Thank you Kennison family for sharing Mrs. K with the scouting family.
Margaret Herbers
February 7, 2013
Aunt Carol's life was fully lived and a wonderful legacy for her family. She was a special person to know and be with, noticing all those around her. I have special childhood memories of visiting, and later visiting with my own children. I''m so glad they could know her and her family.
February 7, 2013
To Carol's family. On behalf of the staff of the North Carolina State Capitol, we send sincere sympathy. Carol was such a dedicated volunteer for us and did so much for our tour program including re-writing our docent manual and helping with docent training. We miss her and will always remember her fondly. Your family will be in our prayers., Cathy Johnson, tour/volunteer coordinator
Holly Miller
February 6, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your mother she was a wonderful women and did so much for everyone. With deep sympathy
February 6, 2013
Cathy and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Loved one. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Love, Faye:
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