Carolyn Elizabeth Welhous Obituary (1942

"When I am standing before you with tears in my eyes just understand that it is my heart smiling because thoughts of you, and the time and love we shared are running through my mind". There aren't many words to say when you are saying goodbye, but there are words that have to be spoken to celebrate the life of a beautiful person. Now is the time to remember and honor the life, the spirit, and the legacy left by Carolyn Elizabeth Welhous. Carolyn entered eternal rest Monday, August 31, 2009 at Norwalk Hospital. Life began for Carolyn Elizabeth Welhous in Durham, North Carolina, June 27, 1942. She was the eldest born to the late James Silas Edgerton and Ethel Sessoms Edgerton. She received her high school education from William Penn High School. She then went on to receive licenses and degrees in the fields of Cosmetology, Nursing and Theology. Carolyn was currently an employee with The United States Postal Service for 27 years. Carolyn was a member and Mother of The Place of Worship (formerly Christian Tabernacle Church) under Pastor Shawn Brown. Carolyn married the love of her life, George Rafael Welhous Jr., and fortunately blessed with 33 wonderful years of marriage, until the Lord called George home in 2002. Carolyn enjoyed traveling around the globe including Egypt, Israel, Germany, London, Paris, and The Bahamian Islands. She also enjoyed visiting the homes of her loved ones. Other than filling her passport with foreign stamps, she loved plays, fishing, antiques, decorating, and entertaining, but most of all Carolyn loved the Lord. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son James "Tito" Bradley of Milford, CT; three daughters Darlene Whitmore and Jacqueline Bradley, both of Norwalk, CT; Rosaland "Angel" Welhous-Wilson (Charles) of Mableton, GA; seven grandchildren, Chaunte' Whitmore and Shaunee' Whitmore, both of Atlanta, GA; Shauneece Whitmore and Bennie "L.B" Whitmore II, both of Norwalk, CT; Tyler Bradley of New Haven, CT; Jalen Williams of Norwalk, CT; Jalen Wilson of Mableton, GA; Three sisters, Josephine Williams of Pensacola, FL; Evelyn Edgerton of Nashville, NC; Ethel Edgerton-Bonds (Rudy) of Franklinton, NC; one brother Harold Edgerton (Patricia) of Charlotte, NC; two brothers-in-law Albert Welhous (Frances), John Welhous (Beverly) a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and loving husband, one grandson Khi George Wilson, brothers John JT Edgerton, Jesse Edgerton, James C. Edgerton, brothers-in-law, Rudy Bonds, Harry Welhous, sisters-in-law Marie Welhous, and Agnes Welhous-Wilson predeceased Carolyn. Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Bethel AME Church, Merwin & Academy Streets, Norwalk, Connecticut with Dr. Christine Faulk Miles Officiating; Viewing is 10:00 AM until time of Services at the Church, and Interment at St. John Cemetery in Norwalk. Please sign Guest Book for the family. Baker Funeral Services 84 South Main Street Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 (203) 857-4155 Office (203) 852-6977 Fax"We Care" "When I am standing before you with tears in my eyes just understand that it is my heart smiling because thoughts of you, and the time and love we shared are running through my mind". There aren't many words to say when you are saying goodbye, but there are words that have to be spoken to celebrate the life of a beautiful person. Now is the time to remember and honor the life, the spirit, and the legacy left by Carolyn Elizabeth Welhous. Carolyn entered eternal rest Monday, August 31, 2009 at Norwalk Hospital. Life began for Carolyn Elizabeth Welhous in Durham, North Carolina, June 27, 1942. She was the eldest born to the late James Silas Edgerton and Ethel Sessoms Edgerton. She received her high school education from William Penn High School. She then went on to receive licenses and degrees in the fields of Cosmetology, Nursing and Theology. Carolyn was currently an employee with The United States Postal Service for 27 years. Carolyn was a member and Mother of The Place of Worship (formerly Christian Tabernacle Church) under Pastor Shawn Brown. Carolyn married the love of her life, George Rafael Welhous Jr., and fortunately blessed with 33 wonderful years of marriage, until the Lord called George home in 2002. Carolyn enjoyed traveling around the globe including Egypt, Israel, Germany, London, Paris, and The Bahamian Islands. She also enjoyed visiting the homes of her loved ones. Other than filling her passport with foreign stamps, she loved plays, fishing, antiques, decorating, and entertaining, but most of all Carolyn loved the Lord. She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son James "Tito" Bradley of Milford, CT; three daughters Darlene Whitmore and Jacqueline Bradley, both of Norwalk, CT; Rosaland "Angel" Welhous-Wilson (Charles) of Mableton, GA; seven grandchildren, Chaunte' Whitmore and Shaunee' Whitmore, both of Atlanta, GA; Shauneece Whitmore and Bennie "L.B" Whitmore II, both of Norwalk, CT; Tyler Bradley of New Haven, CT; Jalen Williams of Norwalk, CT; Jalen Wilson of Mableton, GA; Three sisters, Josephine Williams of Pensacola, FL; Evelyn Edgerton of Nashville, NC; Ethel Edgerton-Bonds (Rudy) of Franklinton, NC; one brother Harold Edgerton (Patricia) of Charlotte, NC; two brothers-in-law Albert Welhous (Frances), John Welhous (Beverly) a host of nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and loving husband, one grandson Khi George Wilson, brothers John JT Edgerton, Jesse Edgerton, James C. Edgerton, brothers-in-law, Rudy Bonds, Harry Welhous, sisters-in-law Marie Welhous, and Agnes Welhous-Wilson predeceased Carolyn. Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Bethel AME Church, Merwin & Academy Streets, Norwalk, Connecticut with Dr. Christine Faulk Miles Officiating; Viewing is 10:00 AM until time of Services at the Church, and Interment at St. John Cemetery in Norwalk.