Caroline R. Shellenberger (Carrie) 94, a longtime resident of Coral Gables, FL, died peacefully on Friday, August 26 at BalMoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL. Carrie, born in York, PA was the oldest of eight children to the late Paul J. and Caroline (Glackin) Shellenberger. In 1946, she moved to Coral Gables, FL where she was employed by Penn Mutual Insurance Company. Carrie earned CLU certification through the University of Miami and was recognized for her academic achievements as an adult becoming a member of Epsilon Tau Lambda. During her lifetime, Carrie was an avid traveler and recorded her adventures through her photographs. This past summer ventured up to Maryland to participate in her Glackin family 78th reunion. There were few of the 78 reunions that she did not attend, being president of the original reunion. Carrie loved to meet people and was fast to make new friends wherever she went. Carrie is survived by her sister, Pauline and her husband Bill Connolly of Sebring, FL, her brother John and his wife Margaret Shellenberger of Landisburg, PA. She was predeceased by sisters Margaret Tracy, Rosemary Bourque and brothers, Richard "Dick", Paul "Ed", and Charles "Joe" Shellenberger. A favorite aunt to all she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly as well as many extended family members and friends. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2011 in Pylesville, MD.
Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in her Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.
Preceded In Death By
Margaret Tracy, Sister
Rosemary Bourque, Sister
Richard "Dick" Shellenberger, Brother
Paul "Ed" Shellenberger, Brother
Charles "Joe" Shellenberger, Brother
Suvived By
Pauline (Bill Commolly, Sister
John (Margaret) Shellenberger, Brother
numerous nieces and nephews
Facts
Place Of Birth: York, PA
Place of Death: Sebring, FL
Date of Death: August 26, 2011
Services
A mass of Christian Burial
will be held at 11:00 AM
on September 3, 2011
in Pylesville, MD.