November 15, 1940 - December 26, 2023
Visitation
Saturday, January 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Chapel of Central College Presbyterian Church
Service
Saturday, January 13th 12:30 p.m. at Ellsworth Chapel of Central College Presbyterian Church
Carol Elizabeth (Hemmeter) Alvord passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at the age of 83 following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family at Kobacker House.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Eleanor (Troesch) Hemmeter, husband, William Grant Alvord, Sr,. in-laws, Harrison and Eloise (Hamilton) Alvord and brother-in-law, Samuel Randolph.
Carol Elizabeth (Hemmeter) Alvord was born on November 15, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated as Valedictorian from West High School, after which she attended Ohio University in Athens. Carol met her beloved husband of 55 years, William Grant Alvord, Sr. while working at Central National Bank of Lakewood, Ohio. Carol and Grant relocated to Virginia then West Virginia before returning to Ohio in 1976 with their three children, Grant Jr., Wende and Rick.
Carol was a member of Central College Presbyterian Church and Chapter DE of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was an avid reader, and inherited a remarkable green thumb from her father, which cultivated her nurturing instincts. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, Auntie and friend. She was a wonderful homemaker for many years during which time she was a member of bridge club, bowling league, Welcome Wagon and den mother. As her children grew older, she went to work at Cardiology, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio before joining her husband in retirement in 1995.
Carol will be greatly missed by her three children, William Grant (Sabrina) Alvord, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Wende (Steve) Swanson of Granville, OH, and Rick (Jill) Alvord of Cape Coral, FL.; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorothy J. (Lewis) Barnes; sister-in-law, Brenda J. Randolph; as well as treasured nieces, nephews and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 13th. Visitation will be held at 11:30 am followed by a 12:30 pm service in Ellsworth Chapel of Central College Presbyterian Church, 975 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio with Pastor David M. Redding officiating. A reception will follow in Central College Presbyterian Church Ballard Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Central College Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Kobacker House or a charity of your choice.
Condolences
Anita and Ted Kenworthy - Jan 6, 2024
Ted and I were very sad to hear that Carol passed away. For the 30 years we loved in Westerville, Carol and Grant were wonderful neighbors and good friends. Carol was thoughtful, kind, smart, and funny. She was very proud of her loving family. We will miss her.
Tammy and Steve Cuthbertson - Jan 5, 2024
Dear Grant and Sabrina, We were saddened to see Randi's post on the passing of her grandmother, your mother (and mother-in-law). We send our sympathy and hope focusing on fond memories of her can lessen your grief.