Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Holt, Carol Paulette June 24, 2013
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Virginian-Pilot June 26, 2013
Norfolk - Carol Paulette Holt passed away on June 24, 2013, after a long illness 
at the age of 70. Carol was the daughter of Margaret Hungate Paulette and the 
late Page Paulette, and was the granddaughter of the late Lelia Alley Hungate. 
Besides her mother, she is also survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul deC. 
Holt, Jr.; her daughter, Catherine E. Gargano, and her husband, Victor, and 
their 3 children, Victor Dale Gargano, Jr., William Garrett Gargano and Casey 
Elizabeth Gargano; and her son, Paul deC. Holt, III and his wife, Carol, and 
their 2 children, Olivia Claire Holt and William Paul Holt. Carol graduated from 
Granby High School in 1961 and received her BS degree in elementary education 
from Old Dominion College in 1965. She taught in the Norfolk Public School 
System from 1965 to 1971 as a first grade teacher. After which, Carol started 
her own child care business in 1978, and for the last 13 years was joined by her 
daughter as a co-owner of that business. Carol spent many years as team leader 
for the swim team at Mallory Country Club in West Ghent. She was a member of 
First Presbyterian Church along with the rest of her family. Carol was devoted 
to all of the children she kept, and loved each one like they were her own. A 
Poem by an unknown author sums up her long career: A willing partner for working 
moms, she comforts, pampers, sooths and calms. With all the love she has to 
share, she's great to have when mommy can't be there. She loves to rock a fussy 
child. Corrects the one that gets too wild. She hears her share of tearful 
pleas, and comforts those with skinned up knees. With little children she plays 
games of peek, for bigger ones it's hide and seek. She is an expert at each 
game, but somehow loses just the same. She helps them learn the alphabet, And 
gives them hugs when they're upset. She gently tucks them in their beds, with 
dreamland tales for sleepyheads. She is a true and trusted friend, who helps 
them learn and play pretend. Although she's paid, it's plain to see, she serves 
them with a love that's free. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 
conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, at First Presbyterian Church of 
Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to EDMARK Hospice 
for Children, 516 London St., Portsmouth, VA 23704, the Norfolk S.P.C.A., 916 
Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504, or to a charity of the donor's choice. H. 
D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. Online 
condolences may be offered to the family through www.hdoliver.com

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