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CAROL GOLDEN Obituary
Foreign Language Arts Teacher
WINTER HAVEN- Mrs. Carol Anne Golden died suddenly on Sunday, May 13, 2012. Carol Anne was born on December 18, 1945, in Baltimore, MD. She taught French and Spanish at Winter Haven High School from 1969 until her retirement in June 2010. During her career at Winter Haven High School, she served as Foreign Language Department Chairperson for 20 years, chaired several SACS evaluation committees, worked with Foreign Language Day, and served on the Florida State Committee setting the standards for the French curriculum. Determined that her students learn the culture of the county they were studying, Carol Anne regularly took her students on field trips to see the Dali Museum, St. Augustine, Sarasota, and EPCOT. She sponsored the French Club and actively supported her students when making Homecoming floats. From the inception of the Academic Tournaments, Carol Anne was an active member of the writing team for the local, state, and national levels. During this past year, Carol Anne was an adjunct instructor in French and Spanish at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School at Polk State College on the Winter Haven Campus.
Carol Anne graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1963, received her bachelor's degree from Wesleyan College, in Macon, Georgia, where from 1979 - 1982 she served as an Alumna Trustee on the Board of Trustees and was actively involved in fund raising and student recruitment, and her master's degree in French and Spanish from the University of Florida. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven where she sang in the choir and served as an elder and session clerk. Carol Anne served as Corresponding Secretary for the Winter Haven Symphony Guild, Inc. for numerous years and was a faithful supporter of the Festival Music Series and the Bach Festival Series. She was a member of Delta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Chapter U of P.E.O., the Educators' Investment Club, and Lake Region Yacht and Country Club.
Carol Anne is predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Golden. She is survived by her sister, Janet Golden and many dear and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, May 17 from 5 00 - 7 00 PM at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, with a memorial service to be held at First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven on Friday, May 18, at 3 00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested for the C.A. Hines Memorial Scholarship, First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, 637 Sixth Street, NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 or to the Winter Haven Symphony Guild, Inc., PO Box 7721, Winter Haven, FL 33883-7721.
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Mary Pat Adams
June 4, 2012
Carol Golden was such an inspirational teacher..Her students knew that she truly cared about them. I am so very sorry for our loss.
Earlanne Lewis
May 23, 2012
Señora Golden may never have known the depth of the impact she had on so many lives. She inspired and motivated her students with her enthusiasm, and made "ordinary" students want to be better people, simply because she believed in them. Señora Golden was one of the few educators who taught from the heart, and she will be greatly missed.
May 22, 2012
Janet, Gloria and i returned from vacation to learn of Carol Anne's death. We will miss her and her concern & care for others.You are in our prayers. Bill & Gloria Allen (Auburndale,Fl. )
jane cain dickey
May 20, 2012
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of such an angelic person. I loved her dearly and she made french an enjoyable language to learn! she had a pure soul and was a wonderful teacher. My prayers are with her dear sister in this time of great loss. Take comfort in the knowledge she is now an angel watching over us!
Susan Wallace
May 18, 2012
Janet, Dick and I are so glad we saw Carol Anne a few weeks ago at Wesleyan. I will always remember her sweet smile and her love and enthusiasm for Wesleyan. So many happy memories from early childhood, too when our fathers worked together. Our love and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Roe
May 17, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. she was such a wonderful lady, and i'm defintely going to miss seeing her and that wonderful smile of her's every Sunday. She was always so fun of laughter, and so bright. she always lightened up the room. May god help you through this time of sorrow, and grief.
May 17, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Golden family. May God abide in all of you through your sorrow and grief. Mary Jo and Sherman Runions
Sapphire Valley, North Carolina
Elodie (Didi) Bentley
May 17, 2012
Oh, Janet, so many wonderful memories of Carol Ann during our long association with the academic competitions and beyond. She was so bright, funny, full of life and knowledge. Her expertise in so many area was truly astounding. But mostly it was her many kindnesses and thoughtfulness and care for everyone around her that makes her loss so poignant. I will hold her, and you, in The Light.
Andrea Campofiore
May 17, 2012
Miss Golden adieu mon ami, tu va beaucoup nous manquer. Vous me mettez sur un chemin d'admirer une belle langue. Merci et peut vous trouver la paix.
T Smith
May 17, 2012
As a former student her class was the best. She was greatly loved. She will be truly missed.
Tami Reams
May 17, 2012
Mlle Golden was an inspiration to many and the personification of Southern charm. She was gracious and maintained an interest in her students, long after they had left her classroom. I decided on a career in education because Mlle Golden demonstrated daily how much she loved her job and her students. She will be so very greatly missed. Thank you, Mlle, for enriching our lives so deeply. J'taime.
Nancy Schafer
May 17, 2012
Mademoiselle Golden was my greatest inspiration in high school. She introduced me to my love affair with Paris. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Judy O'Kelley Johnson
May 17, 2012
I was very glad to read Carol's accomplishments in her short life. I'm sure she will be missed by all family and friends. May she rest in peace and may God give her family peace for this tragic loss.
Darrell Robertson
May 16, 2012
Many great memories of 2 years of French that I had with her. You could tell that she had a passion for her job. That made learning fun. What an amazing lady. What a great loss. God Bless her loved ones.
Karen Lacerte
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne was the type of person that you always looked forward to seeing. She had a beautiful smile and a keen wit but most of all she had endless interest in you and your family and all that you were up to. I will surely miss her as will so many.
Ella Harrod Patton
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne welcomed me with open arms whenever we were in each other's company. From meals with the Wonderful Nine at Disney to Christmas Eve services at her church, she always made "Peggy's daughter" feel like an equal. Her kindness, hospitality, and thoughtfulness towards me and my family will never be forgotten.
Tracy Thibodeaux
May 16, 2012
Anyone who ever met Ms. Golden could never forget her. Even though I didn't have her as a teacher at Winter Haven High School, a lot of my friends did. They loved her and I always enjoyed hearing about what happened in her classes. She was a great teacher and may she rest in peace.
Noel Medina
May 16, 2012
She was one of my favorite teachers in high school. I will miss her dearly.
June Gibble
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne's sudden death was a shock for me. I have many, many lovely memories of times working together on the Academic Question writing team. She was interested in the welfare of her friends and others. Janet, I have lost a friend, but you have lost a beloved sister. My prayers are with you.
Sara Tyner
May 16, 2012
We are greatly saddened by the sudden death of one of our very dear family friends.She was the most thoughtful person we have ever known and will be greatly missed and forever remembered. Janet you are in our prayers.
Robert Steinhauser
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne Golden was a true inspiration to me as an excellent teacher and lover of other cultures. She inspired me to become an exchange student after high school to Geneva, Switzerland and then to become a French teacher in the Orlando area. I have so many childhood memories of working on French club floats for the Homecoming parade and French contests at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. I hope that you rest in peace. Thank you for the memories.
Peggy B. Harrod
May 16, 2012
Words are inadequate to express the impact Carol Anne had on the lives of everyone she touched. Always the epitome of Southern grace, she unselfishly offered kindness and assistance to all. As Shakespeare said, my dear friend, may "...flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
Blanca De Jesus
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne was such an inspiration to everyone.She always greeted you with a smile and her positive attitude.We worked together in many ways for the past thirty years and I will never forget how she loved her students and everyone around her.You will be missed Janet our prayers are with you.
Mary Parsons (Mijou)
May 16, 2012
I knew Carol Anne while working for Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. Carol Anne always had a smile on her face and a kind word. She was a true southern lady that radiated. COL has lost a very dedicated educator who will be missed very much by faculty, staff and her students. RIP Carol Anne. God Bless You Janet and know that I will be praying for you as will many many other friends of Carol Anne.
Mary Carolyn Parsons (Mijou)
Janice Barry
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne always made me feel so welcome when coming back to WH. She shared her love of life with all who knew her. She was always ready with that wonderful smile of hers. My heart and thoughts are with Janet.
Alex and Rhoda Huynh
May 16, 2012
Janet, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carol Anne was an example of true grace and patience. As one of her younger colleagues, she often took me under her wing offering me excellent advice on everything from my career to how to get the best concierge service at hotels. (She knew how to travel well!) I will miss her passion for live and love of the people who surrounded her.
Alice Teeter
May 16, 2012
I remember Carol Anne vividly and with affection. She was a warm, generous and loving person.
Beth Koon
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne was a true Southern lady and excellent role model for her students, friends and family. She was the epitomy of the perfect Wesleyanne and a true Golden Heart sister. My heart and love go to Janet during this time.
amanda matha
May 16, 2012
carol anne: i will surely miss your wisdom, wit and laughter. thank you for being such a shining star!
Bill and Melody Gregory
May 16, 2012
Our hearts hurt. We will always feel Carol Anne's love. Wish we could be there for you, Janet. Let our love surround you.
Bill Lockhart
May 16, 2012
Carol Anne's legacy is seen in the countless friends she had, the students who were blessed to know her, and the gracious presence of her Southern etiquette. A true lady. Carol Anne was a positive influence to all. Smile down on us, Carol Anne- you have earned your reward and your legacy will live on.
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