Rose Laqueta Carroll, 71, of Morganton, NC, died Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born January 19, 1953 in Burke County, NC, she was a daughter of the late John Walter Ollis and Oneda Williams Ollis.
As a lover of nature and science, she worked for the water departments of both Asheville, NC and Boone, NC. She returned to college at Western Carolina University in her 40’s to earn a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She had the honor of presenting her research on water quality at the National Environmental Health Association in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998. Laqueta was also a music lover, singing at church and in various community groups, as well as performing in community theater productions for many years.
Laqueta is a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Carroll of Morganton; a son and wife, Kevin and Cindy Carroll of Asheville; daughter and husband, Amanda and Robert Weiss of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Peyton Reynolds, Rylie Reynolds, and Gatlin Weiss; sister, Margaret Gordon of Morganton, and niece Katie Gordon of Morganton.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 22, 2024 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm at Salem United Methodist Church with funeral service to follow, Rev. Norm Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Teresa and myself and our family are here for anything you might need. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Although we don’t talk to each other often and then it was at Salem 1971 class reunions she was always the same and so glad she was able to talk to her classmates. We were wanting to get together and talk more often but we never did and for that I am so sorry, but we have one more reunion in Heaven and we will see all our family and friends that has trusted Jesus as our savior and most of all we will see Jesus the author and finisher of our faith so where he is we will be also. So we will see you soon LaQuita
Dear Jerry Kevin and Amanda I'm so sorry to hear about Laquetta's passing. She was a wonderful person and I loved and admired her. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Ann Arney
Our condolences to Laqueta's family. I went to school with her at Salem and she was always a good friend. Praying for God's strength and comfort now and in the days to come. Rama Jean and Bruce Franklin
So sorry for your loss.