Carol Richardson Waller

Carol Fran Richardson Waller was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and dedicated community and church member. Born on March 11, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank Alvin Richardson and Clara Wilkins Richardson. She completed her education in Salisbury, NC area from Salisbury High School in 1975. Carol obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Winston Salem State University in May 1979. On June 23, 1984, Carol married her college sweetheart, the late Bolden Dan Waller, fondly known as “Dan”. Their union brought forth a precious daughter named Brooke Danielle, who was the center of their world. Carol had a dynamic career in the airline industry that spanned 40 years, and she retired in 2021. Carol's deep love for her family and her faith in God were evident in her life. She was a devoted servant of Christ and a dedicated Soldiers Memorial A.M.E Zion Church member. She served as a Class Leader, Stewardess Board President, and member, of the Cathedral Choir, Bible Study, and Noon Day Prayer. She even learned sign language to assist the deaf members of her congregation. Her commitment extended to the Children and Youth Ministries, including the Lay Council, Women's Home & Overseas Missionary Society, and Community Outreach. Her daughter, Brooke, was an incredible source of support during Carol's illness. Brooke's unwavering dedication to traveling regularly from the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas to care for her mother, all while maintaining her job. Their bond was unbreakable, and together, they drew strength from each other and their faith in God. In addition to her husband Bolden Dan Waller and her father Frank Alvin Richardson, she was preceded in death by her: stepmother Freddie Crockett Richardson, her grandfather Floyd Wilkins, and grandmother Annie Wilkins. Carol Fran Richardson Waller leaves behind cherished memories for her daughter, Brooke Danielle Waller (Springfield, VA) her mother, Clara Wilkins Richardson (Salisbury, NC), her brother, Frank Grayln Richardson, sister-in-law Tammie Richardson (Charlotte, NC), her sister, Robin Ann Richardson (Salisbury, NC), her nieces Chanel Tomlin (Charlotte, NC), Le'la Richardson (Charlotte, NC), Tiffany Waller (East Orange, NJ), her brothers-in-law Mark Waller and Jeff Waller (East Orange, NJ, her aunts Martha Fleming (Orlando, FL) and Aljoise Aldrich Harding (Atlanta, GA), her uncle Albert (Al) David (Granite Quarry, NC), and a host of relatives and friends. On September 4, 2023, the world lost a remarkable woman, but heaven welcomed a faithful, loving, and loyal servant of Christ into her eternal home. Her legacy will be cherished and remembered for generations to come. Services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church with Visitation at 11am and Memorial Service at 12pm. Rev. Dr. Derrick R. Anderson, Pastor, Officiating. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is assisting the Waller Family. Online Condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com.