Mrs. Carolyn Kaye Teague Compton, age 75, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at CHS Northeast, after a brief illness.
Carolyn was born November 29, 1942 in Carter County, TN, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mildred Price Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Darwin L. Compton, Sr.
Carolyn retired as a nurse after 54 years of service. She was a loving caregiver to many patients in nursing homes over the years. In her prime, she enjoyed playing tennis, trips to the beach, and she was also an avid bird watcher. Carolyn dearly loved her children and grandchildren and she will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish Carolyn’s memory are her daughter, Lisa Compton and good family friend, Debbie Cole; son, Darwin “Lee” Compton, II and wife, Marina Stenos of Peekskill, NY; grandchildren, Rafael and Carolina Compton of Peekskill, NY, and numerous other loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.
Funeral services for the family will be private.