She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on Dec. 17, 1939. Carol was the firstborn child of Vern and Virginia Spohn of Etna/Glenshaw, PA, where she lived for the first 30 years of her life. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy, started college at Catholic University in Washington, DC., and later earned credits at University of Pittsburgh. She worked at Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Rust Engineering in Pgh. After her marriage to Henry Rockwood, Carol moved to Wheeling, WV, and later to St. Clairsville, OH, where she was active in Welcome Wagon for many years. At her next home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Carol worked for an insurance agency, and Royal Doulton China, and loved her volunteer work at the Discovery Center. She wore with pride and style her many red hats and purple outfits to Red Hatters events in Augusta, GA. Carol took great satisfaction in cooking, shopping, entertaining, decorating her home with her own unique creativity, and devising Trivia Quizzes for her family. She dearly loved her husband, and the many cats that they adopted and spoiled over the years. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and generosity, particularly toward her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and their children.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Virginia Spohn, niece Kristin, and great-niece Julia. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Henry Rockwood, and siblings Vern Spohn, Jr., (Debra), Mary Lou Spohn-Meyers (John), and Chuck Spohn (Nancy), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Final arrangements are being handled by Elliott Sons Funeral Home, Martinez, GA 30907, where a Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 2:00 p.m., followed by reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption, 408 Cooper Mill Rd., N. Augusta, SC 29861.
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