Carolyn Jean Cole

Carolyn Jean Keeton Cole, 78, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Wake Forest, NC, she was the daughter of the late MSgt Tascle Eugene Keeton, U.S. Army, Retired, and Glendora Elizabeth Dean Keeton. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Zeb and Missie Dean, of Wake Forest, NC; and paternal grandparents, James and Ellen Keeton, of Oneida, TN.
Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor's Degree, in 1966, from Elon College. She was employed as a 4th grade teacher and technical writer for government contracts, retiring after many years. She enjoyed being active in many clubs and civic groups. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and their Women's Circle. She was also a member of the Colonial Heights Square Dancers and enjoyed going to Planet Fitness Gym. She loved to read her personal library of books and listen to her favorite musicians, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, Sr., and the older county artists. Her favorite television shows to watch were her soap operas, Survivor, and weekend westerns. Carolyn also enjoyed going on walks, traveling, and dancing. She is loved and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her siblings, Anne K. Johnson (Tommy), of Colonial Heights, VA, M. Debra Barrett, of Raleigh, NC, James E. Keeton, of Colonial Heights, VA, and Linda K. Hathaway, of S. Chesterfield, VA; her two cats that she absolutely adored, Scooby and Snowball; and numerous nieces and nephews, Genia Williams (Mark) and Julie Albelo (Danny), of Midlothian, VA, Jason Barrett and Kevin Barrett (Darien), of Raleigh, NC, Corey Keeton, of Chesterfield, VA, Jennifer Jones (Trevor), of Prince George, VA, Travis Hathaway (Jessica), of Colonial Heights, VA, and Stephanie Whitmore (Garrett), of Midlothian, VA.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.