Carolyn was born March 10, 1941 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Turner Cabaniss and Bryte Beam Cabaniss. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raleigh, where she was a member of the choir. Carolyn performed vocal pieces with the NC Symphony Orchestra and participated in modeling and beauty pageants. She was also owner of Pine Glo Products in Rolesville, NC.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 54 years Robert Patrick Diehl; sons, Robert Patrick Diehl, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer; and Matthew Diehl and his wife, Jenna both of Wake Forest; daughters, Robyn Diehl Boyd and her husband, William; and Candiace Diehl and her partner, Melissa Lord both of Raleigh; brothers, Hal Cabaniss; Joe Cabaniss; Robert Cabaniss; and George Cabaniss; sisters, Doris Wright; Brenda Curtis; and Elizabeth Blanton; and 7 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 12:30 pm Monday, August 13, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Raleigh, 99 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. An entombment service will be held 11:00 am Monday prior to the service at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Raleigh.
Condolences may be sent to www.mitchellatrmp.com
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