Born in New York and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Carol was a graduate of Philadelphia School of Nursing and Southern Connecticut State University. She had a stellar career as a nurse for over 50 years in Pennsylvania, New York and Cleveland. Carol was a light for all of those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Frances (nee Sussman) Payes, and brother Michael. Loving and devoted mother of Tracy Thomas (David), Beth Rosenthal (Robert), and Jonathan Payes. Dear sister of Barbara, adored grandmother of Samuel, Carly, Jacob, Joelle, and Rachel. Cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Services Thursday September 22 at 2 P.M. at the Mt. Sinai Cemetery (corner of S.O.M. Center and White Rds.) Family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosenthal 2781 Sulgrave Road, Beachwood after service until 8 P.M., Friday 2 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. and Sunday 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. Contributions are suggested to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org) or Bikur Cholim.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berkowitzkuminbookatzfunerals.com for the Payes family.
