Carrie Lorane Shank Geanes

Carrie Lorane Shank Geanes, age 37, went to be with her Father on April 28, 2011. She was born in Frederick City, Frederick County, Maryland on July 19, 1973. She was the daughter of Harry Meredith Shank Jr. and Constance Lee Smith Shank. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry M. Shank Jr. - her grandparents, Richard and Madeline Smith, Harry and Hilda Shank, aunt, Juanita Volz, and dear cousin, John Dorsey III. Carrie was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church, where she grew deeper in her faith and love for Christ. Carrie was also a member of the UM Church Softball league. She was a member of the Pi Epsilon Sorority of N.C. Wesleyan College. Since childhood Carrie was involved in fast pitch softball. She played for the Lewistown athletic association - the Lewistown Tigers traveling team - Thomas Johnson High School - NC Wesleyan College. Her father was her coach for several years. She appeared in USA Today for striking out seventeen batters in one game. Carrie coached along with other coaches, numerous fast pitch softball teams. Most of her time, energy, and love was given into the "Lady Stretchlon Stars", most of which are now playing at the collegiate level which made her extremely proud. Carrie was known to those who knew her best as a loyal friend and one for life. Carrie loved people and her greatest wish was that all people could love the way she did. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 6 years, William Ryan Geanes, daughter, Katherine Meredith Geanes, mother, Connie L. Shank, sister, Kimberly Shank Mitchell and fianc Gary Drake, nephew Ty Meredith Shank all of Rocky Mount, NC. She also leaves Aunt Sandra Daugherty and husband Wayne, Uncle John Volz all of Louisville, KY, Aunt Richelle (Ricki) Putman and husband Donald of Fredrick, MD. She leaves numerous and dearly loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, a deeply loved friend and mother-in-law, Lori Joyner and husband Harry of Nashville, NC, a dearly loved father-in-law, Edwin (Larry) Geanes and wife Lynda of Jackson, NC, and brother-in-law, Kevin Geanes and wife Stephanie of Redlands, CA and many other friends. The family will receive friends Monday, May 2, 2011 from 6 - 8:30pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, and other times at the home of the families. Services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00am at the Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 South Circle Drive with Pastor David Benson officiating. Flowers will be accepted and/or contributions may be made to the Katherine Meredith Geanes Fund c/o Wachovia Bank; 1400 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and send your condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 5/2, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Location Not Available Tuesday 5/3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm