Carol Wilhemina

Jenkins-Bozeman

Sunrise: February 5, 1936-Sunset: January 22, 2024

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

" To everything there is a season.

A time for every purpose under Heaven:

A time to be born and a time to die;"

Carol W. Bozeman was the second daughter born to parents William L. McAlpine and Eva Pierce McAlpine. Carol was born on February 5, 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut. Carol leaves behind a loving and devoted son Wendell L. Jenkins and his partner Linda Chen (Hoboken, NJ). She also leaves to mourn her passing a stepson Troy Bozeman (North Arlington, NJ).

Carol's husband Donald Bozeman, sister Lucille A. King, brothers William L. McAlpine Jr and Alfred J. McAlpine predeceased her. Left to mourn Carol's transition are her sisters and brother-in-law: Anna W. Nunez (Englewood, N.J.), Madeline and Edward Strachan (Westbury, N.Y.), and Dorothea M. Hall (Humble, TX).

Also, left to mourn Carol's passings are her good friends: Phyllis Lowe (cousin), Jackie and Derrick Thompson, Mary, and Howard Lovelace. Carol had a vibrant and colorful persona. She had personal interactions with many people. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends will forever have fond memories of Carol.

Carol graduated from Hillhouse High school in New Haven, Ct. in 1954 and attended classes at The City College of New York (CCNY). After graduation, Carol moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. She worked as an insurance underwriter at several large insurance companies including Cigna & Marsh McLennan for over 40 years. Retiring in 2001. She kept busy after retiring by volunteering in local Special Olympics events, keeping local politicians honest and occasional trips to Atlantic City and various other destinations.

Carol was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood, N.J.

As a song by Whitney Houston and Sam Feldt with lyrics by Keith Thomas and Benjamin Winans clearly express what Carol would have said to all of us who mourn her passing.

"Don't cry for me.

Don't shed a tear.

The time I spent with you will always be.

And when I'm gone,

please carry on,

Don't cry for me."

Carol is now in everlasting peace.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer Association or Habitat for Humanity