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Carolyn Ruth Chestnut
July 19, 1934 ~ July 4, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years OldShare Tribute:
Carolyn Ruth Chestnut, 81, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida passed away unexpectedly on July 4th. She will be remembered by anyone who knew her as a completely selfless, giving, loving, light hearted person. She truly lived her faith, one day at a time and to be in her presence was to feel the peace and compassion of the Spirit. She met life, with all of its changes and chances, with humor and strength.
Carolyn was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Dr. Roy and Elizabeth Barrick. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated with many honors from Oklahoma A&M (later OSU) with a degree in music. She was gifted on the clarinet and piano. She taught music in Ardmore, Oklahoma, later leaving that profession to marry Joseph L. Chestnut a pilot in the USAF. His military career took them overseas for a period of time, where their oldest son was born in France. Returning stateside, Carolyn devoted her time, energy and love to a now growing family of four, finally settling in Fort Walton Beach. After her husband was MIA from the Vietnam War, Carolyn courageously and with great strength raised all four children, whose devotion to her has been immeasurable. She was a long time and active member of St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Niceville.
The past few years had brought a new joy to Carolyn’s life. Carolyn reconnected with an old high school friend, Lester Crawford of Casper, Wyoming and their friendship bloomed to love. Lester had recently joined Carolyn in Fort Walton Beach. It was a beautiful blessing in her life.
Carolyn is survived by four children: David Chestnut (wife, Beth) of Asheville, Dan Chestnut and Don Chestnut of Fort Walton Beach, and Diane Rajani (husband, Russ) of Senoia, Ga. She has one grandchild, Zoe Chestnut of Asheville. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and many close friends.
A private interment at Ft. Barrancas National Cemetery is planned for Friday, July 8th. The family plans to hold a memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life in August, with a fixed date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arc of the Emerald Coast (also known as Horizons) at 123 Truxton Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32547 or link to http://www.horizonsfwb.com/contact.html. Please include in the message/memo that this is a donation in memory of Carolyn Chestnut. Expressions of love and sympathy can be viewed or submitted online at www.mclaughlinmortuary.com
Carolyn was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Dr. Roy and Elizabeth Barrick. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated with many honors from Oklahoma A&M (later OSU) with a degree in music. She was gifted on the clarinet and piano. She taught music in Ardmore, Oklahoma, later leaving that profession to marry Joseph L. Chestnut a pilot in the USAF. His military career took them overseas for a period of time, where their oldest son was born in France. Returning stateside, Carolyn devoted her time, energy and love to a now growing family of four, finally settling in Fort Walton Beach. After her husband was MIA from the Vietnam War, Carolyn courageously and with great strength raised all four children, whose devotion to her has been immeasurable. She was a long time and active member of St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Niceville.
The past few years had brought a new joy to Carolyn’s life. Carolyn reconnected with an old high school friend, Lester Crawford of Casper, Wyoming and their friendship bloomed to love. Lester had recently joined Carolyn in Fort Walton Beach. It was a beautiful blessing in her life.
Carolyn is survived by four children: David Chestnut (wife, Beth) of Asheville, Dan Chestnut and Don Chestnut of Fort Walton Beach, and Diane Rajani (husband, Russ) of Senoia, Ga. She has one grandchild, Zoe Chestnut of Asheville. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and many close friends.
A private interment at Ft. Barrancas National Cemetery is planned for Friday, July 8th. The family plans to hold a memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life in August, with a fixed date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arc of the Emerald Coast (also known as Horizons) at 123 Truxton Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32547 or link to http://www.horizonsfwb.com/contact.html. Please include in the message/memo that this is a donation in memory of Carolyn Chestnut. Expressions of love and sympathy can be viewed or submitted online at www.mclaughlinmortuary.com
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