Caroline Rae Gilpin

Caroline M. Gilpin, 55, of Louisville passed away February 21, 2013 after a courageous 13 year battle with cancer which she handled with dignity and grace surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1957 to Helen Schneider McKechnie and the late Arthur K. McKechnie. She was an reconciler with JP Morgan Chase.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Larry Austin Gilpin; her mother, Helen McKechnie; a step-daughter, Jeannie Gilpin; two sisters, Debbie Monser and Karla Oost; a brother, Arthur “Tip” (Andrea) McKechnie; two sister-in-laws, Vicki Rowe and Judy Gilpin; two brothers-in-law, Donnie (Debbie) Gilpin and Richard Jones; two grandchildren, David and Isabella; and many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Mary, Michele, and Carol as well as Louisville Oncology, Dr. Gregory Nazar, Dr. Brian Stoll, Dr. Swati Daftary, Frazier Rehab and Hosparus for all the love and compassion shown to them.

A memorial service celebrating Caroline’s life will be conducted Saturday at noon at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road with private burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-8 on Friday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hosparus.