Carol Dianne Leonard Chupp

Remembering Carol

About Carol

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Rodney D. Chupp, Sr.; her daughter, Emilie Schechtman; her son, Rodney D. Chupp, Jr.; her granddaughter, Kendall Schechtman; and her sisters, Kathy Gracey and Judy Shirley.

Carol grew up in South Florida and spent most of her life there. When COVID hit, she and Rod moved to Hayesville, North Carolina, and she made it home, because that's what she did.

Carol was a homemaker most of her life and proud of it. She'd say her job was taking care of Emilie, Roddy, and Rod, and she was good at it. She also worked with Rod at several of his businesses over the years, handling the books and keeping things in order.

Carol showed love through food, and nobody did it better. Her spaghetti sauce and lasagna were legendary. The carrot cake, coconut cake, and tiramisu came out every birthday and holiday and never made it home in the dish.

In her 40s, Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she beat it. She became a grandmother to Kendall, Emilie's daughter, who she adored and shamelessly spoiled.

In Lieu of Flowers

Carol beat breast cancer in her 40s. In her memory, the family asks that instead of flowers, you consider a donation to Susan G. Komen.

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In Their Own Words

From the Family

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On September 28th, 1973, I married the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, and every day after that she proved me right. Fifty-three years wasn't enough. It never could have been. But if there's one number I'll carry with me for the rest of my life, it's that one. Fifty-three. Forever.

Rodney D. Chupp, Sr.

Husband

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Mom shared her love in so many ways, especially through her cooking. I'll miss her smile, loving hugs and how happy it made her to care for others. Love you always mommy.

Emilie Schechtman

Daughter

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Mom is the light of my life. The most beautiful, caring, and loving mother any son could ask for. She made my childhood carefree and without worry. Never once have I ever felt alone, no matter how far apart or close we lived from each other.

Rodney D. Chupp, Jr.

Son

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