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Carol Sommers Obituary

Carol Sue Loudenback Sommers COLUMBIA - Carol Sue Loudenback Sommers died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018. Carol was born in Anderson, Indiana. She received a degree in music education from Ball State University. As an accomplished vocalist she sang with the Carolina Chorale, Trinity Episcopal Choir, The Sandlapper Singers and Union United Methodist Church Choir. She received her Masters Degree from the University of South Carolina and became a beloved teacher at Nursery Road Elementary School from which she retired in 2001. In her retirement she enjoyed making quilts. She is survived by Dr. Dean Sommers, her husband of fifty six years; two daughters, Cindy Sommers and Susan Kirlough; and two grandchildren, Heather and Wesley Kirlough. A service celebrating her life will be held in the sanctuary of Union United Methodist Church, Irmo, on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. A reception following the service will be held in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers her family requests contributions be given in her honor to Epworth Children's Home or Union United Methodist Church Music Fund. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The State on Feb. 18, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Sommers

14 Entries

Janet McMahan Leimer

August 26, 2024

I can only assume that this is the Carol Sue Loudenback who was my best friend at Leach Elementary School. We were cheerleaders together and also had the honor of selling candy at lunch time. :-) I moved to Alexandria as an 8th grader, attended Cunningham School and Alexandria HS, and subsequently graduated from IU Bloomington.

Amanda Leszczyszyn

February 24, 2018

She will be so very missed. Sending love and prayers to the family.
- Steve, Terri and Amanda Leszczyszyn

susan Ritchey

February 24, 2018

I consider myself blessed to have known Carol Sommers since the late 70s.
I remember Carol and her family receiving the Music Award at Union United Church some years ago. At the time, it was obvious Carol and Dean and their daughters Susan and Cindy were very close and obviously enjoyed being together. Carol was a woman of God: God first, family second, friends third. I never remember her having anything but a positive attitude.

There are many verses about women which personify Carol, I think this one will serve as comfort in the days ahead for Carol's family and friends:
Proverbs 31:25, KJV Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Carol is more alive than she ever has been and she is rejoicing in song. I know without a doubt, Carol will be welcoming all her friends and family who will join her sometime in the days ahead.
Susan Carnes Ritchey

Jeanne Hertzog

February 24, 2018

I knew Carol for many years through our shared interest in quilting. She was one of the kindest and most joyful people I've ever known. She will be missed so much by her friends and I know so much more by her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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February 24, 2018

Coach Cindy,

You and your family have been in our prayers. We love you, Addie, Van, and Marsi McAlister

Connie Parker-Gatti

February 23, 2018

Carol was a beautiful person, inside and out. She set a great example for all of us to follow. Will miss her and her twinkling eyes and beautiful smile.

Susan Sease

February 22, 2018

We will miss sweet Carol. Praying for the family. May God hold you close. Creative sewing machine center.

Laura Wilson

February 22, 2018

Carol was one of the kindest people I knew. I will always treasure our time together with the Lady Bees and the quilting road trips we shared. I have no doubt she is in the presence of God and I pray this may bring her family peace.

Dan, Rachel, Marsha, Michael & Danielle Sommers

February 21, 2018

Aunt Carol always had such a sunny disposition. Once when playing with Suzy & Cindy in Grandma's back yard, I saw Mom & Dad & Aunt Carol & Uncle Dean sitting around on lawn chairs, talking interminably (as grownup are wont to do). I remember thinking that Dad & Uncle Dean had done pretty well for themselves...

February 20, 2018

Carol was always full of laughter and such a joy to be around. I had the privilege of being in the Lady Bees Quilt group with her. Those are some of my fondest memories. I know Heaven is full of songs, laughter and quilts because she is there. My thoughts and prayers are with Dean and the family. Sharon Hawes, Cayce SC

Barbara Aker

February 19, 2018

I'll always remember all the great times and laughs during our Lady Bees Quilt Group get togethers.I sure hope they have Quilt Shops in heaven. You are now an official Quilting Angel. Love you.

February 19, 2018

My sincere prayers and sympathy for the family of my dear friend Carol.
Kay Brown

Nan

February 17, 2018

Love and Beagles forever.

Carol Robertson

February 16, 2018

Sending love to Family.

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