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Heaven gained a beautiful soul, taken from this world too soon. Carrie White Rathbun, 57, passed away on November 17th, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Carrie was born on March 16, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan to John (Jack) and Mary Ann White. She was a 1977 graduate of Troy Athens High school in Troy, Michigan and received her Bachelors of Science at Michigan State University. She was a proud member of Chi Omega Sorority, Xi Gamma chapter at Michigan State University where she gained lifelong friendships. Carrie’s ability to convey feelings of warmth, kindness, and pure love were felt by all those in her company. Thoughts of her infectious laughter continue to bring smiles to those who knew her. Carrie loved life and welcomed adventures whenever the opportunity presented itself. After graduation, Carrie moved to Dallas, TX to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sales. Travels then took her to California. There she met and married the love of her life in 1988. TR and Carrie started a new life and welcomed the birth of their oldest daughter, Taylor. Next home was in Jacksonville, FL where youngest daughter Alexandra joined the family. TR & Carrie finally settled in Mooresville, NC and gained a new circle of friends from their unique but complimentary careers, activities and community involvement. Carrie obtained her Masters in Information Systems as an impressive addition to her other successes and achievements over the years. Carrie was never short of energy and was always sharing her charismatic and joyful personality with those around her. Whether starting a new and exciting career change, hosting supper club, card night with friends or family and friends get togethers at their home on the lake, Carrie was a gracious hostess. All were welcomed with loving arms. Carrie is survived by her daughters, Taylor Morgan and Alexandra Mae; her mother, Mary Ann White; her two sisters, Tracey (Randall) Foster and Rheanne White; brother, John White; nephew, Austin Foster; and nieces Tiffany (Darryl) Jackson, Jenna Foster, Miranda Rathbun, Cassandra Whited, Jordan Foster, Madeline Parsons and great nieces, Brittyn Jackson and Leah Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom (TR) Rathbun; and her father, John (Jack) White; grandparents John Edward and Cora White, Leo and Bertha Lake, uncle Brian Lake and aunt Constance Smedley. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 19th at 6:30-8:30pm at Cavin- Cook funeral home - Heritage House. The funeral Mass will be on Monday, November 21st at 11am at St. Therese with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to benefit Dove House and American Cancer Society. We would like to thank the emergency room, medical/surgical, ICU, palliative and hospice at Novant Health Huntersville Medical for their unending support and attentive care for both Carrie and her family.

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Carrie Ann Rathbun

March 16, 1959 - November 17, 2016