Carol Poole
Carol J. Condon Poole of Winston-Salem, 56 left her wheelchair behind forever Monday May 30th after more than five years battling MSA (multiple system atrophy). She departed after a final selfless act of organ donation with her loving family by her side.
Carol was born in Pennsylvania to Marlen Condon but grew up a true Florida girl in Plantation, Florida. After graduating from Plantation High School Carol attended Western Carolina University where she met her husband-to-be. After becoming a certified operating room technician at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., she went on to become a R.N. Carol was retired on disability from Forsyth Medical Center where she worked in the operating room for over ten years. Carol was known at work for her compassion, professionalism, and sense of humor.
After WCU, Scott Poole and Carol were married. On May 16th they celebrated 38 years together as husband and wife. Carol was a loving mother of six children – Christi Waiters, Kimberly Bowers, David Poole, Stephani Poole, Patrick Poole, and Bailey Poole; and a grandmother to Hannah Byerly, Landon Byerly, and Alyson Bowers, all of the greater Winston-Salem area. She was a doting Mom and Nana to all. Her love as a wife, mother and grandmother was endless.
Carol is survived by her above mentioned family as well as her mother Marlen Condon of The Villages, Florida, and her twin sister Karen Parsons and her family of Summerville, S.C
Carol's life will be celebrated on Thursday June 2nd at the Regency Ballroom of the Quality Inn & Suites 2008 S. Hawthorne Road. W-S N.C. from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. All that knew her are asked to come and share your memories and listen to others share theirs. Food and beverages will be provided. Dress as you wish.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Team Carol
c/o Trinity Center
640 Holly Avenue
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101
Scott-
ReplyDeleteI went to PHS with Carol & Karen. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and all that you and Carol went through. My family lived in W-S 1987-93 and I'm a nurse who also worked @ Forsyth when we lived there, so I feel that closeness with Carol, as well. As with many others in health care, I had not heard of MSA until I read Carol's obituary & read your excellent blog. You were sure a wonderful caregiver and should have no regrets. My mom, also a nurse, also selflessly took care of my dad, a paraplegic for a few years after a stroke, so i know something of what you went through. You both were living examples for your kids & grandkids of unconditional love, living up to your marriage vows. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead.
Malissa Moore Cockman
Ft. Wayne, IN