Carol possessed a brilliant mind and a long list of academic accolades. She was the national spelling bee champion of the United States, achieved a perfect SAT score, was her high school valedictorian, and graduated at the top of her medical school class. She went on to become an award-winning emergency medicine doctor and EMS coordinator for the Upstate of South Carolina. Over her 30-plus-year career, she directly helped thousands of people and trained many of the paramedics, doctors, and nurses who continue to proudly serve the Upstate community.
Yet Carol was more than just a brilliant mind—she also had exceptional athletic ability. She captained her swim team and competed in NCAA nationals in swimming, lacrosse, and field hockey. Later, she became an avid runner, competing in numerous events of varying distances, including a marathon (which in typical Carol fashion, she completed on an injured knee). Her greatest passion, however, was cycling, logging thousands of miles and forming a peloton of friends along the way.
Despite her legion of accomplishments, Carol carried herself humbly and was able to talk to anyone on any level. To know Carol was to have a true friend. A call to her would never go unanswered, and she always sought to help others. Even after retiring from emergency medicine due to Parkinson's, she continued serving her community by delivering Meals on Wheels each week.
Carol’s ultimate gift was simple: she wanted to help those in need. Her life was dedicated to healing, and her legacy of positivity lives on in everyone who had the good fortune to know her.
Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Buddy; her son, Andy; her daughter, Kristen; her beloved grandchild, Tallie; and her faithful dog, Riley. A celebration of life will be held on November 3rd at Southernside Brewery in Greenville, SC from 3-5pm. The address for the service is 25 Delano Dr, Unit D, Greenville 29601. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s or the Pickens County Division of Special Operations. Details for donations in Carol’s name will be provided at the service.
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