Carolyn Glasgow

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA — Carolyn Gertrude Tenney Signore Glasgow, 61, of Black Mountain, N.C., passed into eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.

She was born and raised in Casco, Maine, and moved with her family to Gainesville, Fla. in 1966. After raising her own family in Keystone Heights, Fla., she moved to N.C. in 2002. She returned to Keystone Heights in 2011, after retiring to be near family and friends.

Carolyn enjoyed hiking, reading, and spending time with her family. She had a passion for finding the balance in life, enjoying the journey, finding the good in all, and delighting in the beauty of nature. She will be remembered by her family and many friends as a compassionate, gentle, loving spirit. A woman of virtue, she strived to live a life that was pleasing to the Lord. Memories of her respect for others and integrity of character will remain an inspiration to all who knew her. She will forever be missed.

She is predeceased by daughter Elizabeth Signore Cox, former husband Kendall R. Signore and husband Edward K. Glasgow. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Iva and Clay Raebel of Asheville, N.C., daughter and son-in-law Angela Signore and Kyle O’Brien of West Palm Beach, Fla., and daughter and son-in-law Megan and Niles Taylor of Mebane, N.C.; grandsons B.J. Cox, Preston, Connor, and Logan Raebel; granddaughters Brittney and Crystal Taylor; parents Franklin and Gertie Tenney of Gainesville, Fla., mother and father-in-law Alfred and Norma Signore, father-in-law Richard Karr, and mother-in-law Sarah Glasgow; sisters Rhonda Crawford of St. Augustine, Fla. and Paula McLamb of Largo, Fla., and brother Colin Tenney of Gainesville, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Community Church, 345 SE Palmetto Ave., Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Cheerful and colorful attire is encouraged. Reception following the service at the family home until 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Carolyn has requested donations be made to a scholarship fund for young girls to attend summer camp at Camp Cedar Cliff in Asheville, N.C. Donations may be made to Camp Cedar Cliff, c/o Carolyn Glasgow Scholarship Fund, PO Box 9036, Asheville, NC 28815, or by phone at (828) 450-3331. Arrangements are by  JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME  O F KEYSTONE HEIGHTS . 352-473-3176. Online condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com