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2017 SESSION

17103509D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 356
Offered February 5, 2017
Celebrating the life of Carolyn K. Castleberry.
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Patron-- Yancey
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WHEREAS, Carolyn K. Castleberry, a devout member of the Newport News community who brought joy to others through her sense of humor and zest for life, died on December 25, 2016; and

WHEREAS, a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Carolyn Castleberry was born to the late Fred and Azalea Kleinert; she never met a stranger and throughout her life, she inspired others with her positivity and grace; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Castleberry pursued a career in secretarial work in both the public and private sectors, including work as an executive secretary for a general at the Pentagon; and

WHEREAS, Carolyn Castleberry enjoyed fellowship and worship with the community as a member of the World Outreach Worship Center; she was also a proud member of the First Baptist Church Swinging Singers and always had a song in her heart; and

WHEREAS, a woman who lived her faith through her kind actions, Carolyn Castleberry touched countless lives as a longtime chaplain for prison and hospital ministries; and

WHEREAS, predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack, and one daughter, Sherry, Carolyn Castleberry will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children, Rhonda, Russell, Sibyl, and Joe, and their families, and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Carolyn K. Castleberry, a vibrant member of the Newport News community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Carolyn K. Castleberry as an expression of the House of Delegates’ respect for her memory.