Carol McChesney Palmer was born June 23, 1942 in Racine Wisconsin. After a bravely fought 9 month battle with breast cancer, she died at home surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2018.
Carol attended the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University majoring in political science. In 1967 she moved to Washington, DC where she worked for Governor George Romney during his 1968 presidential bid. When it ended, she joined the Republican National Committee. In 1998, she ran for Maryland House of Delegates from District 16.
In 1980, after receiving a degree in Law Firm Management from Georgetown Law Center, she was a legal administrator for various law firms primarily with Preston Gates. In 1997 she founded Palmer Legal Staffing. Together with her daughter Robin and son Peter, PLS became a leader in legal staffing. Carol cared very much about finding the right candidate's for her clients and the perfect job for each candidate.
Carol was a devout Catholic who was a Eucharistic minister and an active supporter of Catholic Charities. She was a longtime member of Welcome To Washington, Capitol Speakers Club and was VP of the Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary.
She and her husband Victor were members of the Annapolis Yacht Club where they led many cruises each year. Annapolis was a special place where they had many friends especially at President Point.
Carol married the love of her life Victor on November 27, 1987. Family was the most important thing is Carol's life. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband; Victor of Chevy Chase, MD her daughter; Robin Beckwith of Herndon, VA (James) her son; Peter McChesney Jr of Annapolis, MD (Margaret), granddaughters; Mary More of Reston, VA (John) Amy Rembold of Herndon, VA (Brett), grandsons; Peter S McChesney III William McChesney and Henry McChesney of Annapolis, MD, and her great grandchildren; Tessa, Eli and Amber and brother; Randy Larsen of Racine, WI
Family will receive friends at Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC located at 5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament located at 3630 Quesada St NW, Washington, DC 20015. Burial to follow Mass at Gate of Heaven.
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