I am so sad that I was not able to attend the service. My love to everyone. She was an amazing mother and grandmother and I miss her every day.

Her advice when confusion overwhelmed, her shoulder when things were sour, her smile of confidence when you weren't sure, that was my Aunt Carol.  I kept all her letters and cards and I am re-reading them now.  I can't forget that smile, and I still tie my shoes with two loops as she taught me in kindergarten when I struggled to learn the right way.  I think of her every time, and that's many times a day.  I change shoes a lot just for her.    Jim Blum

My heart goes out to the Koster family . Hang on to all those wonderful memories you have of her.
Sincerely 
Rosie Wright

Amy & Bart, Prudence & Tim, Cindy & Todd, Brian, Thomas, Amelia, Dana and Justin, Darryl: Please accept the sympathy of Christa and me. Surely, your belief in Eternal Life is a great comfort to you now.

Tim and Prudence - We are so sorry for the loss of your mother, Tim.  Her picture here carries the smile you will long remember, and will give you comfort knowing that you were blessed to have Carol as a wonderful mother. - With condolences, Nanny & Harry

Sending our love & prayers from Charlotte NC... do so wish we could be there together with family...
Love, 
Laurie, Don, Chris & Dana Koster

Bart,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beautiful mother.
Positive thoughts for you and your family.

Hello Bart,
So sorry to hear of your loss. It is hard to lose a mother at any age. Our thoughts are with you. John and Peggy

Sending positive thoughts your way.  Your Mom was a beautiful lady, inside and out!  So glad we got to know her.  The Prior Family

Tim & Prudence:  Mary Jo and I are very sorry to hear about your mothers passing.  We'll keep a warm thought for you and your family.  Your memories of her will keep her alive every day.

Sorry for your loss Bart ... It's so sad and not easy to lose a mom.  Hope ur doing ok.  Love always m

I love you mom. You will always be in my heart.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

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Carol Jean Koster

June 28, 1925 – December 8, 2014

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

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