Caroline Margaret Whitbeck's Obituary
Caroline Margaret Rice Whitbeck was born December 10, 1928 to Milton and Annie Rice. She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Mallon Whitbeck Junior, married 59 years.
Caroline was a homemaker and helped run their family business, Small Brook Nursery. She cared for children in and outside the family. She was dearly loved.
She enjoyed gardening, baking, bird watching and spending time with her family was the most important and enjoyable part of her life.
Caroline was a member of Frederick Chapter #79 Of The Eastern Star for 50 years.
She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Wines of Mount Airy, Sally Rippeon of Frederick, and Kathleen Christner of Frederick. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael A. Whitbeck of Keedysville, who passed away the same day one year earlier and by one infant son, Nelson R. Whitbeck in 1948. Her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren will remember her with great fondness.
Caroline's funeral will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 1st at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Frederick Health Hospice at 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701. Her family truly appreciates the care they provided in her final days.
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