Carol Coltrain Jones Modlin
Published 6:27 pm Saturday, November 22, 2014
CAROL COLTRAIN JONES MODLIN
December 6, 1943 – November 20, 2014
Carol Coltrain Jones Modlin, age 70, a resident of Carrow Rd., Chocowinity, NC passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Carol was born in Williamston, NC on December 6, 1943 daughter of the late Mildred Whitehurst Coltrain. She was a 1962 graduate of Williamston High School. Carol was married to Gene Kirkeby Jones who preceded her in death in 1994 and later married Ellis Modlin who also preceded her in death. She was an office worker for Belk for 23 years. Carol loved attending shows at Tar Heel Variety Theater, going to the ocean, reading and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
Carol is survived by her daughters , Regena J. Elks and husband Tim and Celia J. Arbogast and husband Tim; her sister, Jo Ann Coltrain of Elizabeth City; her grandchildren, Ashley Elks, Matthew Elks, Hayden Arbogast and Dillon Arbogast; a host of nieces and nephews and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Sherwood R. Coltrain.
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 3 pm, today, in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Greg Ramsey. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. Tony Vick, Ray Coltrain, Tony Woolard, Kevin Medlock, Wilson Jones and Pooh Woolard will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 pm, today, at Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 Hwy 264 E., Washington, NC and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Carol’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834.
You may share a memory with the family and view Carol’s video tribute by visiting www.hillsidefuneralservice.com
Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 Hwy 264 E, Washington, NC has been given the honor of being entrusted with serving the Family.