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    Celebrating the life of

    Carolyn Buck

    12 Oct 1948 - 12 Oct 2021

    Family and friends

    This tribute page has been created to share our memories of Dr. Carolyn Buck. Dr. Carolyn Elizabeth Burrell Buck passed away peacefully at home on her 73rd birthday following a two-year battle with stage four uterine cancer. Dr. Buck is survived by her two children, Patricia Coan and Ade Buck, her son-in-love, Bartholomew Coan, her grandson, Alexzander Buck, her sisters, Gwendolyn Bryant, Annetta... more

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    2008Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Oh the glamour.

    2006Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Big eyes!

    2004Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan

    May 2000Claremont, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan So proud!

    2011San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan She loved a glamour shot.

    Jun 2020San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Zeta blue!

    2017

    Patricia Coan At her essence.

    Barbara A. Miss Carolyn, miss our conversations, our Centipede hikes, her laughter, her smile, I miss my friend. Happy early Heavenly Birthday. 🎂🎂❤️
    12 Oct 1948Benham, KY, United States

    Patricia Coan Baby Carolyn

    1958Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Patricia Coan The Burrell siblings.

    1965Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Patricia Coan Hight School Graduation

    1968Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Patricia Coan The Burrell Siblings

    1970Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan

    1971Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Wedding vibes. Mod and chic.

    1973Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan 70’s Fab.

    1973Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan I love it when we’re cruisin’ together. 🚢

    Apr 1973Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan With her daughter, age 10 months.

    1974Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn with her mother and then husband.

    Jun 1974Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan A&T graduate school graduation.

    1975Greensboro, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan The ‘70’s vibe.

    1977Stony Brook, NY, United States

    Patricia Coan Family Photo

    1978Stony Brook, NY, United States

    Patricia Coan With her then husband.

    1979Stony Brook, NY, United States

    Patricia Coan Just back from London with souvenirs for the kids.

    1979Stony Brook, NY, United States

    Patricia Coan With her children.

    1980San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan At the Lady Bess house.

    1981San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan No idea who that kid is…

    1982San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan We are family.

    Sep 1983San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Family photo

    May 1988San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan AKA Debutante Ball

    1993San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan With her son, Adé.

    2000Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Patricia Coan With her sisters and niece, April.

    2002Palm Springs, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan With Frank Peterson.

    2007El Paso, TX, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn’s Aunt Gen’s surprise birthday party.

    2010San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Being honored.

    25 Dec 2010San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Christmas 2010

    2016CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Sisterhood! 👊🏾

    23 Jun 2019Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan At diagnosis

    Oct 2019La Mesa, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan When she lost her hair, Carolyn embraced the beauty of where she was in the moment.

    29 Nov 2019

    Patricia Coan

    16 Dec 2019

    Patricia Coan

    Patricia C. Carolyn knew how to flaunt her hair loss. She embraced it.
    28 Dec 2019La Mesa, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Some days are not the best days…

    2020San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan

    8 Feb 2020

    Patricia Coan

    Mar 2020San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn cherished her friends and her relationships.

    Jun 2020Del Mar, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Seaside lunch with cousin JJ and her daughter.

    11 Jul 2020

    Patricia Coan

    30 Jul 2020San Diego, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn meeting her future son-in-love in advance of the wedding. Yes, they went to the dispensary. 🪴

    Patricia C. Bart and Patricia took a trip to San Diego during the pandemic so that Carolyn could meet her future son-in-love in advance of the wedding. ...
    8 Oct 2020

    Patricia Coan

    6 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn, Natalie, and April at Carolyn's daughter's host hotel for the wedding.

    7 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn dancing at her daughter’s wedding.

    7 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan After her cancer diagnosis, Carolyn was very excited to be able to attend the wedding of her daughter, Patricia Ayodele Buck Coan at Childress Vineyards in November of 2021. She later said she had feared she would not be around to see the day. And what a glorious day of celebration it was.

    Veronica G. So happy she got to witness this beautiful day. Her dreamed was fulfilled!
    8 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan More photos from Carolyn's Daughter's wedding weekend celebration.

    8 Nov 2020

    Patricia Coan

    Patricia C. More wedding weekend celebration photos.
    25 Dec 2020

    Patricia Coan

    Apr 2021Ramona, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn enjoyed spending time in Ramona, California with dear friends Carol and Jim Spencer.

    Apr 2021Bakersfield, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn's son and grandson, the light of her world.

    30 Apr 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn closed on her dream house in April. She picked the lot, floor plan, and fixtures. She couldn’t wait to welcome visitors into her new space.

    21 May 2021

    Patricia Coan

    22 May 2021

    Patricia Coan

    22 May 2021Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Patricia Coan Janet Peterson hosted a Bennett farewell before Carolyn's move to North Carolina. It was a stupendous afternoon of food, fellowship, and love.

    Jun 2021Burlington, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn was super excited to be back driving after two years without her own car.

    Aug 2021Albany, NY, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn's last trip before her passing was to New England for the annual gathering of the Centipedes African American Women's hiking trip. Carolyn loved this group and these women with a passion. She loved being in nature and being in community.

    5 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn’s last good weekend before she was admitted to hospital and treatment for her cancer was discontinued. She had vista from her beloved niece, April, and her daughter’s bestie Louise and her partner Matthew.

    6 Sep 2021Apex, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Labor Day Weekend 2021, Carolyn's last good days. Relaxing on the screened porch with Natalie, her first cousin.

    9 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn giving an update from Duke Hospital.

    14 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan More updates from the couch.

    8 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Birthday slide show prepared for Carolyn's 73rd birthday celebration.

    9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Last photo with her daughter.

    9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan A sound healer came to Carolyn’s home the weekend of her birthday to treat Carolyn and her friends and family to a customized soundbath experience.

    9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn’s niece, April and Keri Bolding her daughter’s college friend both surprised Carolyn by coming into town for her birthday weekend celebrations.

    10 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Carolyn’s friends and family celebrated her 73rd birthday early on Sunday the 10th. Carolyn insisted on having a sip of Rosé to celebrate her birthday. 🥂

    10 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Celebration of Life Birthday Zoom.

    12 Oct 2021Apex, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan So many beautiful tributes to Carolyn in her last days. ♥️

    I was a fresh Navy wife who transfered to San Diego in the eighties. That's when I met this jewel of a sister. I would not have survived the many issues of life had it not been for this angel. Sleep on now in your peaceful sleep, sweet soilder of our God. You are sorely missed.

    Manns Rev. Tamara20 Oct 2021
    17 Sep 2022Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

    Patricia Coan Updates from the couch after being discharged from the hospital.

    Patricia R. My heart goes out to all of Carolyn's friends and family. I remain deeply blessed and honoured to have met and known this deeply faithfille...