Carolyn Cole Lane's Obituary
LANE, CAROLYN STAMETS COLE beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died December 15, 2012 in Cuernavaca, Mexico where she resided with her son. Born June 15, 1916 in Braddock, PA, she was a long-time resident of Dallas who graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended SMU where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and a 1938 Rotunda Beauty. She was married to Dan M. Cole, April 17, 1940 who preceded her in death. She is survived by their two children, Dan M. Cole of Cuernavaca, Mexico and Lynda Brite of Bowie, TX; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She married Robert O. Lane in 1989 and shared his life until his death. He had two daughters, Barbara Hadden, deceased, of Dallas, and Patty Lane of Dallas. Mrs. Lane was a member of Northwood Club, Knife & Fork Club, Willowcrest Garden Club, Marianne Scruggs Garden Club and an Honorary Member of the Dallas Woman’s Club. She is preceded by her parents, Russell and Cecilia Stamets and brothers Russell Stamets of Braddock PA, Robert E. Stamets of Dallas, TX, and George C. Stamets of Pittsburgh, PA. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 3 PM at Restland Wildwood Chapel, 13005 Greenville Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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