Carolyn Hope Lamar Sizemore, age 86 of 302 S. Kennedy Street Apt. 221, Arbor Ridge , passed away early Sunday morning May 1, 2011 at her home. Funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Sizemore was the youngest of ten children born to Gary McKenzie Lamar and Mattie Pruitt Lamar on June 2, 1924. She grew up in the Spray section of Eden, and graduated from Leaksville High School and went on to receive her RN degree from Watts Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She worked at the old Leaksville Hospital and for several doctor's in the Eden area and later worked for Morehead Memorial Hospital. In 1950 she was married to Fred M. Sizemore, Jr. and they lived for many years on Harris Street , before moving to Arbor Ridge of Eden a little over 2 years ago. She was a member of Spray Baptist Church. Mrs. Sizemore enjoyed sewing, knitting , crocheting and quilting as her hobbies. Preceding her in death along with her parents, were brothers; Quesell, James, George, Joseph, Ernest, Russell and Robert Lamar, sisters; Nell Osborne and Lillie Woodlieff. Surviving is her husband Fred of the home, sons; Clark Lamar Sizemore of Winston Salem and Joseph Timothy Sizemore and wife Linda of Freehold, N.J. , one daughter; Sarah Sizemore Talley and husband Russell of Winston Salem, grandchildren; David Sizemore and wife Kari, Russ Talley, Daniel Sizemore and Julia Sizemore, niece; Martha Woodlieff and great neice Katie Ellen Woodlieff, and numerous other neices and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at Fair Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wenthworth, NC 27375 or to Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church Street , Eden, NC 27288 Online condolences may be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com
Mr. Sizemore, Clark, Tim and Sarah, and the entire family, my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your wife and mother. She was a special woman who was always kind and thoughtful. May she rest in peace with the knowledge she provided a wonderful home for her family and leaves a legacy for all to admire.
Kevin Wray
Sarah, I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that your mother suffers no more and that you do all you could to care for her. April Ellis
April Ellis
May you be comforted during your time of loss.
Sheryl Emory
My sympathy to Fred,Children,and Grandchildren. Carolyn was one of my best customers that I did her hair for at least 20 years. I heard lots of great stories about each and every one of you.She loved her family. She will be missed.
Debra Kidd/Three's Company Hair Salon
Dear loved relatives of Carolyn, Montye and I want to express our deep love for each of you at this time. I have always loved Fred(FM} for his courage and great intelligence. I was a young boy when he married Carolyn. She was a beautiful bride. I told Mom that he deserved such a great wife. Carolyn went through life with remarkable kindness and compassion for everyone she met. She was an excellent mother for her children and grandchildren. So while we all regret her loss, we must thank God and remember her unconditional love for all of us. May God's peace be with you and comfort you through the days ahesd. Hal and Montye Furr
Hal and Montye Furr
To the family I am so sorry for your loss I worked with Carolyn at Morehead on 4th floor.She was such a caring compassion lady She taught me so much She was so proud of her family and she loved all of you dearly. I will miss hear. She was dear to my heart I know so is at home with GOD May HIS love and her's comfort and keep you in the days ahead Edna Holliman Brown
Edna Brown
Sarah, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been a wonderful and faithful daughter and I know your love and constant care meant so much to your mother. I hope knowing she is at peace and with God brings you comfort. Kathy and David Mazzola
Kathy Mazzola
Am very sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. Carolyn was such a sweet, caring person. I will hold close the fond memories of the entire Sizemore family
Jane Leffew Paschall
I am so sorry about your loss-she was a wonderful woman and a great nurse. I grew up on West Ave and loved seeing her waving at me when I rode my bike. I later in life went to work at Morehead Hospital God be with all of you.
Toni Moseley Chilton Carroll
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