She was born on Nov. 4, 1941, the daughter of Rhuel Teal and Blake Marie (Hickey) Edwards of Arkansas. She was one of eleven children, all now deceased.
She married Richard W. Varney on Oct. 4, 1965 (deceased Mar. 1978), one stepchild Mary Beth. She married Michael T. Allen on Dec. 24, 1979 (deceased May 2008). She is survived and missed by three stepchildren Richard (wife Linda), Peter, Nikki, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She graduated Van Buren HS, Ark in 1959; 2-year cert Sparks Regional Medical Ctr-School of Radiology 1961; Cert Am Reg Radiologic Tech, CT; Reg Radiologic Tech, clin densitometry Mass; Staff Tech Sparks Regional Med Ctr, Ft. Smith, Ark, 1961-62, La Puente, CA Hosp, 1962-64; Asst Chief Tech La Harbor, CA Hosp, 1964-67; Traffic Contr Lawrence & Memorial Hosp, Pequot Treatment Ctr, New London, CT, 1967; Clin Densitometry Tech L&M Pequot Treatment Ctr, 1998-2003, Traffic Controller, 2003; Contbr Critical Thinking Developing Skills in Radiography, 1999; Vol ARC, CT; Member Am Society for Radiographic Tech; Int Society Clin Densitometry. Retired after 45-years with L&M.
Carol loved gardening, reading, and the thrill of discovering treasures in yard sales and antique shops. She was generous throughout her life donating to Veterans, St. Jude Children’s Research Hosp, Toys-for-Tots, Covenant House, The Humane Society, North Shore Animal League, and Easter Seals, among many others.
A memorial service for Carol is scheduled for Sunday, 31 July 2022, from 1-3PM at the Masonic Center, 15 Route 165, Preston, CT. Refreshments will be available.
Church & Allen Funeral Service, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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