Carol Ann Rockett's Obituary
Carol Ann Rockett, 76, died Tuesday, October 15th at her home in Germantown, Tennessee. She was born on September 24, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. Carol Ann was a proud wife, mother, educator and member of St. George’s Episcopal Church. Carol Ann was a graduate of East High School (1955) and Southwestern at Memphis/ Rhodes College (1959). She taught mathematics throughout Memphis, including Hutchison School and served many roles at her beloved St. George’s Church. Preceded in death by her husband Dr. John F. Rockett; son Douglas Carson Rockett; and sister Nancy Greaves O’Connell, Carol Ann leaves many friends, caregivers, and family members. She is survived by her daughter Karen McFadden and son-in- law Steve, both of Memphis. She also leaves her brother-in-law Dr. Ruary O’Connell; niece Katherine (Tom); nephew Neill (Jeanne); four grandnieces; and a grandnephew. The family would also like to acknowledge those who supported her in care and comfort: Willie Mae Fleming, Mary Gossett, Betty Greene, Evelyn Thomas, Carol Williams and Ardenia Lowe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made either to St. George’s Episcopal Church or the American Diabetes Association.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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