Carol Dean Walters Holcomb

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Biography: Carol Dean Walters Holcomb passed away surrounded by her family on April 10, 2015 at the age of 71. She was born in Little Rock on February 26, 1944, the daughter of George and Lois Walters. Carol was first and foremost a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother (Tutu) and friend. Carol considered herself lucky to have maintained friendships with many people she had known all her life. She danced on Steve's Show for 4 1/2 years during the late fifties and early sixties where she was the Coke girl. Through a close friendship developed there, Carol met her husband, Bob, and they enjoyed 52 years and 7 months of marriage. She had numerous hobbies which included tennis and bridge. At one time, Carol was ranked #2 in Arkansas for Women's Tennis Doubles. She was a Life Master Bridge player and she enjoyed many wonderful and close friendships as she played duplicate bridge at The Bridge House and home games with a very special group of close friends. Just mention Tunica or Las Vegas and Carol was ready to go and always had a wonderful time. Slot machines were her specialty. She never met one she wasn't confident of beating. Carol is survived by her husband, Bob; their sons, Todd and his wife Debbie, Brian and his wife Diha; grandchildren Robyn Holcomb Coles and her husband Andrew, Erin LeNarz Prather and her husband, Blake, David, Savannah and Maximus Holcomb and Charles Robert Coles, Robyn and Andrew's son who will arrive in June - Carol and Bob's first great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister in law and brother in law, Barbara and Butch Penney, her former daughter-in-law Tahirih, her sister Sue Bustion and many nieces and nephews who loved her very much. Carol's animal family of cats, Napoleon and Josephine and their dog, Charley, filled her days with unconditional love. Carol was always concerned about her family and friends and was the first to step up in times of need always placing the needs of others ahead of her own. She will live forever in all our hearts. A visitation will be on Monday, April 13, 2015 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Ruebel Funeral Home with Robert McDaniel officiating. Entombment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society.

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Dr. and Mrs. H. F. "Bunny" Brown, III

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Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Bob,

June and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Carol.

Dr. Bunny Brown

Becky Kossover

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So very sorry for your loss. It is a loss to many good friends too. I remember her as a fabulous tennis player with a ready smile and bright brown eyes. She was fun and funny! God bless.

Tommy & Connie Megee

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have so many memories of Carol, she was a fine lady and will be missed.

Anne Clark

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lots of good childhood memories of our times in Arkansas with all of our cousins. My sympathy goes out to the family.

Anne Clark

Nancy Schultheis

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Over 20 years ago, I met her when I moved to Little Rock and she was a delightful gal and a great bridge player.

Karen Kell Snow

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Eric Brown and Famiky

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sorry for your loss,

The Brown's

Dana Patterson-Sims

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Many blessings and prayers for your loss.

Beckie Sudduth

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sadness fills my heart to hear of your very great loss. Although I knew Carol only at AMSA Christmas parties and gatherings-she always had a quick smile. 52 years is a long time to be married in this world of limited commitments, and it says a lot about both Carol and Bob. A life well-lived, surrounded by family and friends is it's own testimony. Prayers for the sweet family left behind, that God will wrap you all up in His Great Big Arms and hold you close to His Heart during this time of grief and sorrow. God Bless.

Douglas Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss. Many blessings and prayers from my family to yours.

Nancy Hubing

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have many fond childhood memories of time spent with Aunt Carol. I loved the craft projects she organized, the shopping trips, and especially the games we played at her dining room table. She was passionate about many things, and that made it especially fun and exciting for us kids to get to spend time with her and Uncle Bobby.

Carol Dean Walters Holcomb

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