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Caroline Wynne Hathaway

March 2, 1994 ~ December 4, 2010

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ELM CITY - Caroline Wynne Hathaway, died Saturday, December 04, 2010 after a tragic car accident. Caroline was our beautiful 16 year old who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a junior at Southern Nash High School. Caroline loved her school and was a member of the Color Guard and Co-Captain of Winter Guard. She enjoyed performing at and attending ballgames, dancing with the pep band and spending time with her friends. Caroline excelled academically and was a member of the Beta Club. She loved her Lord and Savior and was very active in the Youth Ministry at Wilson Praise and Worship. In June of 2010, Caroline, along with seven other teenagers from the youth group and eight adult church members, one being her father, went on a mission trip to Uganda, Africa. The mission was to minister to approximately 135 orphans at the Life College School and provide much needed supplies. Caroline loved her family and friends. She enjoyed trips to the beach and was looking forward to her first Winter Guard performance, the prom, graduation, college and a family of her own! Caroline was truly loved and will be greatly missed by her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her Paternal grandparents, Elton and Margaret Hathaway and Paternal Uncle, Dave Hathaway. She is survived by her parents, Mark Joseph Hathaway and Carrolle Cochran Hathaway; two sisters, Mary Hannah Hathaway and Katie Susan Hathaway; brother, John Carlyle Hathaway; maternal grandmother, Susan Reeves Jordan and husband Ned Jordan of Wilson; maternal grandfather, John Cochran of New Orleans, LA; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Reeves of Houston, TX; maternal aunts, Kim Jordan Blanda and her husband Rob of Old Bridge, NJ, Lynn Jordan, of Chapel Hill, NC, Katharine Jordan of Richmond, VA; paternal aunt, Nancy Hathaway Bass and her husband James of Wilson; paternal uncle, Russell Hathaway and wife Diana of Wilson. Funeral service will be 6:00 pm Tuesday at Southern Nash Senior High School with visitation immediately following. Interment will be private. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilson Praise and Worship, c/o Uganda Mission Fund, P.O. Box 94, Wilson NC 27894, (252) 243-3525. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Tuesday 12/7, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Location Not Available Tuesday 12/7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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  2. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the Hathaway family and the Firebirds!!!

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  3. To Mark, Carrolle and Children…I cant even find words to say to you at this time but do know that I am praying for all of you….when I saw this picture of the beautiful dove I thought of your pretty lil angel ascending with the Lord…it is very tragic I am sure but there is comfort to know that she is with the LORD…GOD has gotten him a beautiful ANGEL…You are deeply in my thoughts!!!!

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  7. I did not know Caroline but I to am a graduate of SNSH. I wont you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this terrible time. May GOD Bless you all.

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  8. She was a sweet and beautiful girl. I still remember the sweet little 4 year old girl Kaitlin use to play with. My prayers are with you and God has another beautiful Angel.

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  34. Caroline was a joy to teach in French I and II. I will miss having her in French III next semester. She was so full of love for her friends and brought such grace and humor to our class. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Kathy Garner SNHS French teacher

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  35. Dear Mark & Carrolle, I grieve with you the tragic loss of your dear daughter, Caroline. I’m thinking of you in all these hours & days of sorrow and grief. I’ve learned on the bitter anvil of personal struggle that carrying one another’s burdens isn’t just a Christian maxim. It’s central to all the best qualities of our faith. Also, I think the care and concern of our fellow humans make it possible for us, despite our grief, to somehow press bravely onward. I know you’ll both do just that–for each other, for your children, & in the sweet promise of life eternal. I do not write lightly, but from the poignant memory of a car wreck in 1975 which claimed the life of our own dear child. HeShe didn’t make it are words all parents hope never to have to hear! Kim will speak to you tomorrow, I’m sure; but I cannot make it to Wilson in time. For now, just know I hold you in my thoughts, in my prayers, and in my heart–ever. May God comfort & guide. John Duvall

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  36. Thank you for being a great role model for my daughter, Makayla. I’m gonna miss you at marching band!

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  37. Caroline was such an amazing person and was a friend to everyone. She always had a smile on her face. She was loving to everyone she came in contact with. She will forever be remembered and never forgotten. We love you Caroline, always and forever.

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  38. Caroline was such a great person. She had a good testimony and will be missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Psalm 461 Dan, Karen, and Jordan from Tabernacle Baptist Church

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  57. Mark and Carol, You are in my thoughts and prayers…May God give you the peace that surpasses all understanding to help lift your spirits.

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  58. Dear Mark ,Carrolle and Family, My heart goes out to you all. I did not know Caroline.but I grew up and went to school with Carrolle. Please know that I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU!! With all of the kind words and memories of Caroline she was very loved by many people. Please know that God will be by your side and will keep you strong through this challenging time.May God Bless you all! (Beth Reason Bryant) and Family

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  60. Carrolle and family I pray that you will find comfort in the word of God and in the fact that people are praying for your strength. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

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  61. Mark, Carrolle & Family, We love you all and are praying for you daily! Caroline was a precious young lady. I had just seen her a few weeks ago at the movies! Her smile was so contagious! May the Lord comfort you as only He can.

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  62. Dear Carrolle and Mark, We are so sorry for your loss. Rob Blanda is my brother (Jen). Our prayer is that many will come to know Jesus in this time and because of your precious daughter’s life. Praying for you today. Jeff and Jen Dietz

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  63. Mark and Carrolle…Wendy and I are praying for you and your family everyday and will continue to do so. I’m sure I can’t begin to understand the pain you feel but I wish and pray for your healing. I do know that for 16 years she was blessed by having you as parents and the support of a loving family. She was such a beautiful girl with a sweet demeanor and will be remembered always. Again, our prayers are with you.

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  64. I was there that snowy, tragic night with my husband, a volunteer with Coopers FD. I sat in the truck that night and prayed that God would help this young girl’s family cope with her loss. I cried as if I knew her. What a precious young life cut abruptly too short. Life doesn’t seem fair at times like these. I am so thankful to learn that the family is so involved in church and will allow God to help them heal. I live very close to the scene of the accident and have seen the Memorial everyday since. I don’t personally know this family or Caroline but I have been extremely touched and saddened by this tragedy. Remember, the Hathaway family has their own personal angel in heaven now and she will always be watching over you……may God be with you……

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  65. Mark, Carrolle, and the Hathaway Family…..My heart is so heavy….I think Caroline was about 6 the last time I saw her and she was still just as beautiful. What an amazing, loving and giving child you raised, you should be very very proud!! May God give you strength and courage in these days ahead. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Love Paige

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  66. The the Hathaway Family, So very sorry and very deeply hurt myself as I remember my Caroline in Kindergarten. My prayers go out to all of you. Have Faith in God. Keep looking ahead. And Never give up. I love you all. anita Langley

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  68. I went to school with Caroline in elementary. Coopers Elementary! We became bestfriends in kindergarden. I remember going to one of Carolines sleepovers when we were younger. We was both into Brittney Spears, Nsync & The BlackStreet Boys ) Unfortunately, my family moved out of Sharpsburg to Rocky Mount & I had to change schools. We kept in contact til we were about the age of 9. I had a party at CiCi’s pizza & somehow my mom got in touch with you guys. That was my last time seeing Caroline (at the party). I’ve been trying to get in contact with her over the internet, and various other ways too. I even looked on facebook, couldnt find her (i was spelling ‘Hathaway’ soooo wrong). When I found out about the accident I was devistated! I went to the memorial service at Southern Nash last night & when it was over, it was sooo many people trying to talk to you, I never got the change too ) Hoping you still remember me (Cashae Thomas), I have kept you all in my prayers and would like to get in contact with you as soon as possible. I’m very sorry for your loss & like Mary Hannah’s friend said the whole in your heart will heal but never go away. Cashae Thomas

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  69. I wrote this poem for my niece Heather Meredith. She really loved Caroline and my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and friends in your time of sorrow. Dina Davis-Battleboro, NC

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  70. GODS LENT ANGEL GOD I ASK YOU TO WELCOME MY FRIEND, ON A COLD, WET NIGHT, HER LIFE CAME TO A SUDDEN END, HER SMILE AND HER LAUGH YOU WILL ADORE, ITS HARD TO ACCEPT THAT I WONT HEAR THAT ANYMORE, SHE WAS SPECIAL IN SO MANY WAYS, SHE ALWAYS KNEW HOW TO BRIGHTEN MY DAYS, A HEART SO PURE AND FULL OF GOLD, HER LIFE NOW, I GIVE YOU TO HOLD, TELL HER I LOVE HER AND TO WATCH OVER ME, I PRAY, THAT I WILL MISS HER MORE EACH PASSING DAY, THAT IN MY HEART, HER FRIENDSHIP WILL REMAIN, NO ONE CAN EVER REPLACE HER, IT WONT BE THE SAME, SHE WOULD TELL ME NOT TO BE SAD OR CRY, THAT IT WAS GODS TIME FOR HER TO DIE, THAT YOU WANTED HER HOME IN HEAVEN WITH YOU, SHE WAS A LENT ANGEL, THAT IS SO TRUE, TELL HER THAT I WILL BE SEEING HER ONE DAY UP THERE, THERE WILL BE SO MANY THINGS WITH HER TO SHARE, TELL HER THAT I MISS HER AND WISH SHE WERE HERE, AND THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET HER, HAVE NOT THAT FEAR, THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME WHAT TIME WE HAD, HELP ME LORD THROUGH MY TIME OF BEING SAD, YOU LENT HER TO ME AND FOR THIS I COULD NEVER REPAY, THOUGH I WISH, HERE, IS WHERE GODS LENT ANGEL WOULD HAVE STAYED. IN REMEMBRANCE OF CAROLINE HATHAWAY FOR HEATHER BY DINA DAVIS LOVE YOU HEATHER!

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  71. Dear Mark, Carrolle, Mary Hannah, Katie, and John…I am so very sorry to hear of Caroline’s passing. I remember meeting Caroline when she was just a little girl at Rob and Kim’s wedding; she was such a sweetheart! I can still see her little face in my memories. Caroline grew into such a wonderful young lady, and I am so glad she had the opportunity to enjoy her life to the fullest. I am sure she lived her life with wonder and excitement, as all of us should! I pray that God will envelope you with His love and peace at this difficult time. I love all of you very much as well. Renee Blanda (Rob Blanda’s sister).

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  72. Mr and Mrs. Hathaway, I never had the honor of meeting your beautiful daughter, Caroline. My daughter attended school with her and spoke of her on several occassions. My heart is grieved by your loss. I have four daughters of my own and won’t pretend to imagine what it is your are feeling. Please know that I will be lifting your family before the Lord. We don’t always understand why things happen the way that they do sometimes. I do know that God says that his ways are not our ways and his thoughts are not our thoughts and that he is working all things out for our good. I believe that Father God has your precious Caroline cradled in his arms now and she is safe and at peace. I pray that God gives you His peace that surpasses all understanding. I believe Caroline is watching over each and every one of you. Routing you on in this race we call life and I believe that when this race comes to an end Caroline will be waiting for you with open arms. Our help comes from the Lord. May he bless and keep each one of you and as the days go by may this burden become lighter. Love in Christ.

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  73. i did not know Caroline personally but i wanted to let the family know that our prayers are with them . god saw he needed a angel and reached down and call Caroline home. Galatians Independence Church inc. 4456 London Church Rd Elm City N.c.

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