Carolyn Alderman Obituary

Name: Visitation for Carolyn Alderman
Start: 2016-04-30T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-30T19:00:00.000Z
Location: East Hill Baptist Church

Carolyn Redfern Alderman

Carolyn Redfern Alderman, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born in Tallahassee, Florida, the daughter of Dess Clinton Redfern and Ruby Nichols Redfern.

She was a member of East Hill Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Tallahassee, and attended Sealey Elementary School and Leon High School. She graduated from Leon High School in 1952. Carolyn earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1956, and a Master's Degree in 1958 in Early Childhood Education from Florida State University. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority while attending FSU. She was a lifelong Seminole fan. She taught elementary school in Leon County for 40 years. She taught at Ruediger Elementary and Timberlane/Gilchrist Elementary Schools for her entire career. She loved teaching, and always enjoyed the chance meetings with former students.

She was always involved in musical endeavors, and loved playing the piano and singing in the Melodears while attending Leon High. During her time at Florida State University, she was a member of the University Singers and toured the State of Florida.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Nan Gray (Randy), a son, Dess Alderman, and a precious granddaughter, Carolynne Gray. She is also survived by her devoted friend and caregiver of 52

years, Jeraldine Gilmore.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at East Hill Baptist Church, 912 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Hill Baptist Church, Florida Baptist Children's Home, or to the charity of your choice in her honor.

Online sympathies may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Mar. 27, 2016.

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Jane Mostoller

March 31, 2016

I was so saddened to read of the passing of Mrs. Alderman. She was one of my favorite teachers ever! Our 4th grade classroom was always filled with fun, activity, creative instruction and encouragement to explore, achieve, and learn. She loved her students and loved teaching. After lunch, we would go back to our classroom a little early, and she would let us play records and dance to 60s music, and she joined in doing the jerk, the twist, or the monkey! I know her family will miss her so, she was such a special, loving lady!

Malissa Williford

March 29, 2016

Nan, I have fond memories of Mrs. Alderman. Especially, as our Band chaperone. My deepest sympathies.

M H

March 28, 2016

My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the hearer of prayer comfort you in your time of need. May you find strength and hope from Psalms 68:20.

With warm Sympathy

March 28, 2016

Although we've lived in separate cities for over the 60 years I've known Carolyn, we shared the common bonds of graduating for FSU a year apart; a lifeiong love of teaching children; and the family name (from marriages to brothers)

. She was a lady in the truest sense of the word--always opening her home to others and sharing her warm hospitality to family and many friends.
Carolynne--take comfort in knowing you now have your very own guardian angel watching over you as, you, her precious grandaughter, continue to grow into a lovely young lady,
Nan and Dess--May the sorrow of her passing be soon replaced by your childhood memories of happy and joyful times together as you celebrate a life lovingly shared and well-lived.
Our hearts go out to each of you and Randy in loving sympathy and fond remembrance.

-Dolores Alderman and family

Kathy Green Strubble

March 27, 2016

Mrs. Alderman was my first grade teacher at Ruediger. I will always remember how kind, patient, and loving she was.

Kevin Singh

March 27, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your loss, and for it to happen right before not only Christmas, but Nan's and Dess' birthdays was so sad. The memory of her wonderful Peanuts' Christmas display she treated us to every December will forever be in my heart.

B B

March 27, 2016

I am so very sorry for your great loss. May your precious memories and your faith provide you some comfort at this very sad time.

March 27, 2016

I remember Mrs. Alderman from Ruediger 1956 or7. She was not my teacher but was next door. I am sure she had a posiive impact on many childrens development. Thank you Ms. Alderan and RIP.

Edna Butler

March 27, 2016

Nan and family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you,I went to Rueduger though I did not have Mrs. Alderman my brother Jimmy did and liked her very much.We were all born in Tallahassee my 2 brothers and one sister still live there. God Bless you all.

Edna Butler
Sopchoppy, Florida

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