Kinston-Carolyn Avery Rouse Wiggins, 70, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 20, with her family by her side.
Born May 8, 1949, Carolyn was the oldest daughter of the late W.A. and Inez Avery.
After high school she received her A.S. degree in Bookkeeping from Lenoir Community College. Her first job working with the public was at King Radio and TV in Kinston. Through the years Carolyn enjoyed teaching private piano lessons to many, many students. Her students spanned from Comfort, Trenton, Seven Springs and Kinston. She also had the pleasure of playing for numerous weddings. Carolyn was the switchboard operator at Caswell Center in the early ’80’s. From there her path took her to the world of fresh flowers. Until her untimely stroke in October 2018, she was the friendly voice customers had the pleasure of placing flower orders with at Alcock’s Wholesale Flowers. It was there she met Jimmy. She took the orders and he delivered them. They worked together for twenty-seven years. It was a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Carolyn was always a “people” person. No one was a stranger for long when in her presence.
With the gift of music God gave her, Carolyn served as pianist/choir director at various churches. For several years and most recently she played at Webb Chapel UMC at Sandy Bottom.
Carolyn was most proud of her sons, William and Matthew, and the extraordinary men they have become. Sons with a strong work ethic, achieved much and are the epitome of what a husband and father should be. She especially loved when they “picked on her” endlessly. What fun!
To cherish her memories is her husband of twenty years, Jimmy Wiggins of the home. Sons and their families: William and Sonya Rouse and their children Will and Ivey; Matthew and Jenna Rouse and children Thomas, Maxton and Lincoln all of Seven Springs; Stepdaughter: Michelle Dunlow. Sisters: Gilda Cauley, husband Charles and daughter Madison; and Celia Avery of Wilson. She will also be missed by many other family members whom she loved.
Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rouse Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Rod Dorn officiating.
Carolyn’s stroke journey is over. Her body is healed. Thanks be to God.
Original obituary was published by Rouse Funeral Home
Born May 8, 1949, Carolyn was the oldest daughter of the late W.A. and Inez Avery.
After high school she received her A.S. degree in Bookkeeping from Lenoir Community College. Her first job working with the public was at King Radio and TV in Kinston. Through the years Carolyn enjoyed teaching private piano lessons to many, many students. Her students spanned from Comfort, Trenton, Seven Springs and Kinston. She also had the pleasure of playing for numerous weddings. Carolyn was the switchboard operator at Caswell Center in the early ’80’s. From there her path took her to the world of fresh flowers. Until her untimely stroke in October 2018, she was the friendly voice customers had the pleasure of placing flower orders with at Alcock’s Wholesale Flowers. It was there she met Jimmy. She took the orders and he delivered them. They worked together for twenty-seven years. It was a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Carolyn was always a “people” person. No one was a stranger for long when in her presence.
With the gift of music God gave her, Carolyn served as pianist/choir director at various churches. For several years and most recently she played at Webb Chapel UMC at Sandy Bottom.
Carolyn was most proud of her sons, William and Matthew, and the extraordinary men they have become. Sons with a strong work ethic, achieved much and are the epitome of what a husband and father should be. She especially loved when they “picked on her” endlessly. What fun!
To cherish her memories is her husband of twenty years, Jimmy Wiggins of the home. Sons and their families: William and Sonya Rouse and their children Will and Ivey; Matthew and Jenna Rouse and children Thomas, Maxton and Lincoln all of Seven Springs; Stepdaughter: Michelle Dunlow. Sisters: Gilda Cauley, husband Charles and daughter Madison; and Celia Avery of Wilson. She will also be missed by many other family members whom she loved.
Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rouse Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Rod Dorn officiating.
Carolyn’s stroke journey is over. Her body is healed. Thanks be to God.
Original obituary was published by Rouse Funeral Home
Kinston-Carolyn Avery Rouse Wiggins, 70, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 20, with her family by her side.
Born May 8, 1949, Carolyn was the oldest daughter of the late W.A. and Inez Avery.
After high school she received her A.S. degree in Bookkeeping from Lenoir Community College. Her first job working with the public was at King Radio and TV in Kinston. Through the years Carolyn enjoyed teaching private piano lessons to many, many students. Her students spanned from Comfort, Trenton, Seven Springs and Kinston. She also had the pleasure of playing for numerous weddings. Carolyn was the switchboard operator at Caswell Center in the early ’80’s. From there her path took her to the world of fresh flowers. Until her untimely stroke in October 2018, she was the friendly voice customers had the pleasure of placing flower orders with at Alcock’s Wholesale Flowers. It was there she met Jimmy. She took the orders and he delivered them. They worked together for twenty-seven years. It was a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Carolyn was always a “people” person. No one was a stranger for long when in her presence.
With the gift of music God gave her, Carolyn served as pianist/choir director at various churches. For several years and most recently she played at Webb Chapel UMC at Sandy Bottom.
Carolyn was most proud of her sons, William and Matthew, and the extraordinary men they have become. Sons with a strong work ethic, achieved much and are the epitome of what a husband and father should be. She especially loved when they “picked on her” endlessly. What fun!
To cherish her memories is her husband of twenty years, Jimmy Wiggins of the home. Sons and their families: William and Sonya Rouse and their children Will and Ivey; Matthew and Jenna Rouse and children Thomas, Maxton and Lincoln all of Seven Springs; Stepdaughter: Michelle Dunlow. Sisters: Gilda Cauley, husband Charles and daughter Madison; and Celia Avery of Wilson. She will also be missed by many other family members whom she loved.
Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rouse Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Rod Dorn officiating.
Carolyn’s stroke journey is over. Her body is healed. Thanks be to God.
Original obituary was published by Rouse Funeral Home
Born May 8, 1949, Carolyn was the oldest daughter of the late W.A. and Inez Avery.
After high school she received her A.S. degree in Bookkeeping from Lenoir Community College. Her first job working with the public was at King Radio and TV in Kinston. Through the years Carolyn enjoyed teaching private piano lessons to many, many students. Her students spanned from Comfort, Trenton, Seven Springs and Kinston. She also had the pleasure of playing for numerous weddings. Carolyn was the switchboard operator at Caswell Center in the early ’80’s. From there her path took her to the world of fresh flowers. Until her untimely stroke in October 2018, she was the friendly voice customers had the pleasure of placing flower orders with at Alcock’s Wholesale Flowers. It was there she met Jimmy. She took the orders and he delivered them. They worked together for twenty-seven years. It was a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Carolyn was always a “people” person. No one was a stranger for long when in her presence.
With the gift of music God gave her, Carolyn served as pianist/choir director at various churches. For several years and most recently she played at Webb Chapel UMC at Sandy Bottom.
Carolyn was most proud of her sons, William and Matthew, and the extraordinary men they have become. Sons with a strong work ethic, achieved much and are the epitome of what a husband and father should be. She especially loved when they “picked on her” endlessly. What fun!
To cherish her memories is her husband of twenty years, Jimmy Wiggins of the home. Sons and their families: William and Sonya Rouse and their children Will and Ivey; Matthew and Jenna Rouse and children Thomas, Maxton and Lincoln all of Seven Springs; Stepdaughter: Michelle Dunlow. Sisters: Gilda Cauley, husband Charles and daughter Madison; and Celia Avery of Wilson. She will also be missed by many other family members whom she loved.
Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rouse Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Rod Dorn officiating.
Carolyn’s stroke journey is over. Her body is healed. Thanks be to God.
Original obituary was published by Rouse Funeral Home
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