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FROSTPROOF - Carrie R. Hastings, 88, of Frostproof, Florida, passed away on May 27, 2016. She was born on September 28, 1927, in Wildwood, Florida, to Rev. Dr. Paul L. and Carolyn S. Redfearn. Carrie taught for many years in the Bartow, Florida, public schools. A lifelong Methodist, she was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Bartow, Florida, and subsequently of First UMC in Frostproof.
Carrie was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth W. Hastings (2001). She is survived by her children, Pam Hastings of Sherborn, Massachusetts, Gretchen Hastings of Lakeland, Florida, Claire Hastings of Edgewater, Florida, and Ken Hastings of Bartow, Florida; her sister, Ella May Banton (Jack), Lakeland, Florida; her brother, Paul L. Redfearn, Jr. (Alice), Independence, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 1, 2016, at First UMC Frostproof, 150 Devane St., Frostproof, Florida, with the Rev. Brian R. Smith officiating. The service will be preceded by a gathering of friends and family at 1 p.m. in the church lounge.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Frostproof's Parsonage Kitchen Renovation Fund.
Marion Nelson Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Bridget Kennedy-Hull
June 1, 2016
Ken, your colleagues are thinking of you in these difficult times. You, and your family, are held in prayer as we send you our deepest condolences.
Love,
Sunbelt and PalletOne Teams
Dorothy Cleaves
May 31, 2016
Pam and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Alfred Chiles
May 30, 2016
I was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Hastings as a teacher in the 1960's. She was a wonderful teacher and a very nice lady.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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