Carolyn H.

Adams

Obituary

Remembering Carolyn

Carolyn was born on July 3, 1941 to the late Felton and Nellie (Skinner) Clark in Roper, North Carolina. She departed this life to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020 at the Columbus (LTAC) Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.

Carolyn was raised in Mount Vernon, New York and was educated within the Mount Vernon public school system where she was a straight "A" student. She earned a full scholarship to Oswego State University in Upstate New York where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She then went on to receive her Master's Degree and gained employment with the Mount Vernon Board of Education as an elementary school teacher. She loved teaching, it was her passion. Because of the love and encouragement, she poured out to her students, it was common for them to revisit her after moving into adulthood just to thank her for the positive influence she bestowed upon them.

Although Carolyn continued to teach in Mount Vernon, New York, she eventually relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey where she resided for over 43 years. After teaching for 36 1/2 years, she retired in 2002; however, retirement for Carolyn did not mean rest and relaxation. She became even more active in the various organizations that she was already involved in. Avidly she was a dedicated and active member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. as well the Northern New Jersey Chums. She also served with the Bergen County New Jersey NAACP, the Bergen County Division of Senior Services Coordinating Council and also held the position of Child Advocate. This awesome entrepreneur and extraordinary lady was truly a force to be reckoned with. Sewing, crafting, drawing, reading, cooking, and hosting events for family and friends were just fragments of her repertoire. With a passion for the arts like no other, Carolyn was a creative visionary and a master quilter whose work has been displayed in various nationally recognized forums.

Carolyn very much so loved her community and will be dearly missed by so many people whose lives she touched.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Two sons, Larry Hilton Jr. (Barbara) of Levittown, Pennsylvania and Mark Hilton (Tina) of Georgetown, Maryland. One daughter, Kara Adams (Hassan) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One sister, Priscilla Ann Harris (Frank) of Felton, Delaware. Seven Grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Even Though She Flew Away, In Our Souls She Will Forever Stay.