1925
2010
6000 W. Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, North Carolina
Carol June Bodine, 85, of Pleasant Garden passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 in the Palliative Care unit at Wesley Long Memorial Hospital.
Born May 1, 1925 in Elmira, New York, to Louise and Ronald Sechrist, Carol June was married in August 1943 to Eli Bodine. Together, while raising a family in rural Chemung, New York, they built their lives as prominent business owners. While their day to day lives revolved around operating one of the largest chicken farms in New York State, and the local ice creamery, weekends were dedicated to providing thrills and excitement to auto race fans at their ¼ mile dirt track, Chemung Speedrome.
Her love of adventure, spurred by the love of family, took Carol June, along with Eli on the NASCAR circuit for over a decade traveling from track to track selling souvenirs for sons Geoffrey and Brett. Her passion and dedication continued through their racing careers, and into son Todd's, in the Camping World Truck Series. From practice to qualifying to the final lap, Carol June reveled in her son's accomplishments.
Living with daughter, Denise for the last 13 years, Carol June enjoyed family activities such as family and friend picnics and vacations to the beach. Times made even more precious to her by enjoying them with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought to her life. Carol June would spend free moments at Denise's hair salon in Pleasant Garden.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carol June is survived by her brothers William Stone of Montrose,WV , Duke (Vera) and Darrell Sechrist, and sister, Ronda (Wes) Hall all of Elmira, NY; children Denise (Michael) Faucett of Pleasant Garden, NC, Geoffrey (Lori) of Melbourne, FL, Brett (Kathi), and Todd (Janet) both of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren Kristen (Jay) Lockwood, Geoffrey and Kara Abbott, Matthew, Barry, Ashlyn, Heidi, Alex, Eli, and Kami Bodine; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 at Hanes Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. The service of celebration will be officiated by her nephew, Reverend Randall Stone, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 or 1-800-272.-3900.
The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Shondra for her loving dedication and the compassionate care she provided to our beloved Carol June.
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December 18, 2010
Sorry for your loss Geoff, Brett and Todd, Our Condolences...
Skip, Dorothy, Jennifer & Sean Rogers
Attleboro ,MA
[email protected]
November 6, 2010
CHERYL ELLIS
To the whole Bodine family. I have always felt Carol June to be my second mother. I will really miss her. She was always very wise and loving to my family. This will be a difficult time for your whole family . God Bless.
November 2, 2010
Kathy Lewis
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to Denise and the entire Bodine family. I can definitely relate to what you all are going through. May your Mother rest in eternal Heavenly peace, and may the Lord guide all of you as you go through these difficult times, and beyond.
November 2, 2010
Jackie Satterly
Brett, Todd, and Geoff...was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Mom always thought of her as her favorite cousin. I know your Dad is glad to have her back with him, along with my Mom and Dad (Bob and Jeanne Post). The Jackie and John Satterly family
October 31, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to Brett and the Bodine family on the passing of their Mom. Sue and Craig Maiocchi (New Jersey friends of the Tomainos).
October 29, 2010
Roger Hathaway
To the entire Bodine family. I will always remember the good times that we had when Geoff was driving he mods and especialy he number 1 you was the best that their ever was in a modd. I wish we could go back to those days. Hope to see you boys again. Best wishes from the entire Hathaway family.
October 28, 2010
A special chidhood friend wishes to send her sincere sympathy.
Betty Givens Gingrich, Elmira, NY
October 28, 2010
Kathleen (Bacorn) Jessmore
God Bless You All
October 28, 2010
Kathy (bacorn) Jessmore
God Bless
October 28, 2010
Barbara Santucci/LaDieu
My sincere condolences to the entire Bodine Family. Your mother was a wonderful women and your family a legend to the area we grew up in. Your family have made us proud to be from the same area we all grew up in. I'm sure the legend of the Bodine family will never leave the Waverly/Chemung/
Elmira area. Your Mom's love and support will always be with you. May her memory live on in all of your accomplishments. God Bless you all.
October 28, 2010
joel eddy
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 28, 2010
joel eddy
Dear Geoff,Brett,Todd,Donna and Barry Bodine:
We were sorry to here your mother and grandmother passed away. God bless you all.We love you all ! Joel,Lora and Jennifer Eddy 4921 Bluffton Parkway Apt. 716 Bluffton,S.C.29910 Phone # 843 815-9984 .
October 28, 2010
JOEL EDDY
Dear GEOFF,BRETT,TODD AND BARRY BODINE: HELP THIS GETS TO YOU ALL WE ARE VERY SORRY AND WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE WITH YOU ALL. HOW NICE CARL WAS TO US. GOD BLESS HER AND GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.JOEL,LORA AND JENNIFER EDDY 4921 BLUFFTON PARKWAY APT.716 BLUFFTON,S.C. 99210
October 28, 2010
James Warner
we have lost a dearly loved one,but Haven has gained an Angel.Carol &Eli were very dear to me.whenever they rolled into Martinsville they made me feel like part of the family.She was very sweet and kind to me i mourn her passing ,but rejoice in her memory.
October 28, 2010
Theresa Brewerton
Sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you all.
October 28, 2010
Chuck & Billie Patton
Denise, Geoff, Brett & Todd,
We are sorry about your Mother. She was a nice lady. It was a pleasure to have known her long, long ago. With much sympathy. Chuck & Billie
October 28, 2010
louise cornish
to all the bodines. so sorry to hear that your mom had passed away. she was a great person, i spent alot of time at the old house on the southside in elmira. she raised all of u to be the best u can be, and u all did just that. may god bless u all. louise (cornish) culpepper
October 27, 2010
Linda and Tim Jones
Todd,
So sorry to hear about your ma. Our thoughts and prayers are with your and your entire family.
October 27, 2010
The Fish Family
Geoff,Brett,Todd and families. Thoughts and pryers to all of you. Our family has lots of good memories of Chemung Speedrom. Just know that you have a angel watching over you.
October 27, 2010
Gail Kinch
To the Bodine family,
My love for racing started at Chemung many years ago. I still remember sitting on the bank with my family. Such good memories. Remember all the wonderful memories--they never go away. Your Mom was the glue that held you boys together. God Bless her and all of you. Go Todd and win the championship!
October 27, 2010
John M Murphy II
Geoff, Brett and Todd - My deepest sympathy and condolences to go to you all. Your Mom put help put us on the map. My childhood memories will always be special due to her dedication to racing.
October 27, 2010
Janice Bishop
Denise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sam, Janice and family
October 27, 2010
Jim & Mary McMinds
We were very sorry to here about Carol June's passing. She was a great person and friend. We'll miss her very much.
October 27, 2010
John S
Todd and family....... very sorry for your loss. You family is in my thoughts. I bet your mom was very proud of you and your brothers for everything you boys have accomplished in life and on track. Take care
October 27, 2010
Marietta Rogers-Beiling
Jeff,todd,and Brett,
Sorry to hear about your lost, My dad Loved you all his name was Happy Rogers.
Marietta
October 27, 2010
Cheli Secord
My sincere sympathy and condolences to the whole Bodine Clan. May you find peace and comfort in the years to come surrounded by those wonderful memories you all have shared with such a devoted matriarch. God Speed!
October 27, 2010
John, Larry & Peggy Comereski
Geoff and Family: Very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 27, 2010
Cathy Scroble(Kent)
Geoffery, Brett and Todd,
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 27, 2010
Debbie (Dewey) Weston
What a gift your lives have been and Carol June supported you every step of the way with her love. May you now find peace in the loss of your wonderful Mother and the days ahead find more joyful memories than silent tears.
October 27, 2010
Dale Casterline
to the family Geoffrey, Todd, and Denise
my prayers are with you all, Carol June was a very special lady. To Pam and all the others god bless and comfort you all thru the days ahead
October 26, 2010
PATTI ROUSE
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.I remember when your Great Granddad was in the Sayre House with my Grandfather Arthur Casterline and how he would talk about the cows on the hill. May the memories of your Mom carry on. She is now God's Angel in Heaven and your Guardian Angel to watch over her family.
October 26, 2010
Patti Rouse
Geoffrey,Brett,Todd I'm so sorry to see your mom's passing.May you know all the joy you have had.Your in my prayers at this time of sorrow.May god heal your sorrow.
October 26, 2010
sherri abercrombie
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time. May God bless each one of you.
October 26, 2010
James and Bonnie Childress
May God heal your hearts.
October 26, 2010
to the bodine family- prayers and thoughts with all of you. mom raised a wonderful family. thinking of you
boots and speedy tomaino
October 26, 2010
jim delage
As longtime racefans the Delage family of Massachusetts are deeply saddened by your lose.
October 26, 2010
Karyn Stone
Carol June was a woman with a heart of gold and nerves of steel...she was a beautiful person who always had a pleasant smile and a generous soul...God bless and God's speed, Aunt Carol June...Love Karyn Stone and Children
October 26, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Grammie Bodine and I am going to miss her terribly, but I am comforted to know she is with Pa. My heart is with you Denise, Geoff, Brett, Todd and the rest of the family. I thank you for sharing your wonderful mother/grandmother with me all of these years, it has been an honor. May God Bless all of you through this difficult time and know that you are all in my prayers. Love Lisa Lockwood
October 26, 2010
Jim Fraley
To all the Bodine family God bless!
Jim Fraley and my late Wife Jane.
October 26, 2010
The Leahy Family
Are thoughts and Prayers are with your entire family.
October 26, 2010
Tarya Keith
Kristen, Sorry to hear about your grandmother and my deepest sysympathy to your family.(heard about it at the races Saturday). You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tarya Keith (Dublin, VA)
October 26, 2010
Geoffery, Brett and Todd, So sorry to hear the passing of your mother. May God be with you as you travel this road. Our Deepest Smypathy Setzer Racing, Troutman, NC
October 26, 2010
Geoff, Brett and Todd:
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear Mother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Warm regards, David, Kathy (Ebert) and Joshua Boyd
October 26, 2010
Kay Woolard
Denise and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times. God Bless
October 26, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Bodine family.
Our prayers are with you during this sad time.
Your family in Fl. & Ohio,
The Germain Motor Company
October 26, 2010
Laurie Beauchamp Ursiny
I had the pleasure of working with your parents years ago selling souvenirs at the races. Your mom was always so kind and I always enjoyed talking to her. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
October 26, 2010
Condolences and thoughtful prayers to the Bodine family during their loss. Tim and Dawn Packman, Mooresville, NC.
October 25, 2010
shawn kaminski
my hearts and prayers for to the bodine brothers
October 25, 2010
Patricia and Maurice Petty
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bodine family.
Respectfully,
October 25, 2010
To the Bodine Brothers my prayers and
thoughts are with you guys tonight.
Steve Turnblom Shrewsbury Mass
October 25, 2010
Bobby& Connie Piper
Geoff,Brett,Todd,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We will miss Aunt Carol.God Bless.
October 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, she was truly a great lady and made many wonderful memories for those that knew her, I am fortunate to have a few of those memories. My heartfelt symathy to all of you in your time of grief.
Karin Kilmer MacDonell
October 25, 2010
Carol June was like a second Mother to me, she will be missed but I know she is in a better place and now together with Eli. Chuck and Vickie Post
October 25, 2010
Helen and I have your family (with us) in our prayers and our thoughts at this time and know shes in Good Hands With The Lord Above Us, Bob and Helen Mikell,Mint Hill,NC
October 25, 2010
george wilcox
god bless you folks at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of the bodine family george and dona wilcox
October 25, 2010
TRAPPER
GEOFF,BRETT,TODD-
DONNA AND I SEND OUR DEPPEST SYMPATHY
I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TIME I GOT TO SPEND WITH ELI AND CAROL JUNE AFTER PACTICE OR AFTER THE RACE WE DID OUR BEST TO GO TO THE SOUVENIR TRAILER TO SAY HELLO AND SHARE SOME STORIES THOSE WERE GOOD TIMES LOVE YOU GUYS YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN OUR HARTS
October 25, 2010
Gary Trout
Geoff,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Gary Trout
October 25, 2010
Sandra Thomas Atkinson
To Denise, Geoff, Brett, Todd and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss, so many years have passed since I first met your Mom and Dad at Martinsville when I lived in Virginia, they were such a remarkable couple together, they always had the interst of each one of you at heart and they never changed. God be with each of you during this difficult time and always cherish your memories.
Lorrie Atkinson-Mims (mother)
October 25, 2010
Megan Hicks
What is there to say except she was a very sweet lady and I will NEVER forget the first time I met her at Geoff's souvenir trailer along with Eli, such a sweet couple, Carol June you will be missed, I will never forget you! You will be missed greatly!
October 25, 2010
ray lamm
my sympathy and prayers are to family at this time.mrs. bodine alway take the time to talk to me on the souvnirs trailer.shw will be miss.
October 25, 2010
Melissa Rogers
Brett, Geoff & Todd
You have my thoughts & prayers with you an your families during this difficult time.
October 25, 2010
Teresa Hess
To the entire Bodine family,
May God bless you and your family. My prayers and deepest condolences are with you. Shall the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Shall your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together that bring you comfort as you celebrate a life well lived. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
God does have a plan...It's just kind of hard to read the blueprints through the tears sometimes. Our loved ones that are gone on to Heaven are in the LORD’s hand now and we will hold them close within our hearts. They will always be alive in our hearts and there they will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Time may pass and fade away, but memories of them will always stay. Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal....... Love leaves a memory no one can steal. When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a wonderful treasure. Their life here on earth was a blessing, they are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
I thought you might enjoy this poem:
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there are no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you that entire God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
October 25, 2010
bonita staples
Sorry for your lost i known what your family going throw i lost my mom 4 years a go it was on Sept10 2006 it was hard my mom had 17 childern and we all love your please take care
October 25, 2010
Allan@Valerie Lirette
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.Carol June will be greatly missed.
October 25, 2010
Don & Terry Stout
October 25, 2010
Cecelia Owens
So Sorry for your lost. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prays
October 25, 2010
JoAnne Holliday
My sympathy to the Bodine Family. Cherish the memories you have forever
October 25, 2010
Carrie Apperson
Denise, Geoff, Brett & Todd-
Where to start!! Grammie was a wonderful lady and touched my life on so many levels. All the times I would come to NC and stay with Denise and just sit up laughing and talking with her and everyone else. Your dad and her gave me my first job ever when I was around 12 years old working in the trailer for Geoff's souvenirs.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She will be missed!!
Love you all!!
Carrie
October 25, 2010
George and Kay Gozelski
We will keep the entire Bodine family in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Kay Gozelski
October 25, 2010
Betsy Walters
Our Mom and Dad stood up with Jr and Carol June when they married. My dad worked on the chicken farm. We celebrated their suprise 50th anniversary in Corning and enjoyed seeing the whole family. We send our heartfelt sympathies to everyone of you. We have such fond memories of the fun we had when we were young. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Betsy Walters, Sarasota, Dick of Huntersville NC, Linda Bowden Va and Tom Walters Branchport,NY
October 25, 2010
Joe Nava
Bodine Family, Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours.
October 25, 2010
David Apperson
I will never forget the love shown to a stranger and his daughter when we first met Eli and Carol June. The first work my 12 year old daughter (Carrie) ever had was to work in a souvenir trailer with them, they taught her to count money (some would say, not a good thing for me at her age). Our friendship grew through the years because of the love they gave to us. This love was extended by Denise, Geoff, Brett and Todd. You are as much family to me as friends. My prayers will be with you and you are truly blessed to have the example of your Mom and Dad.
October 25, 2010
Dino Cesarini
Condolences and sympathy to the entire family. May cherish your memories forever.
October 25, 2010
My prayers and condolences to the entire Bodine family at this sad time. May her memory live strong in all of your hearts.
Michaela Joyce, San Diego,CA~NASCAR fan
October 25, 2010
Christine Boudreau
Our sincere condolence to the Bodine family,God Bless you all, Keeping the Family in our thoughts and Prayers.Kathi take care of Brett Luv you guys.
October 25, 2010
keith rulestead
to the bodine family you all are in our prayers may god be with you thought these hard times keith. beloit wis
October 25, 2010
Mike Kostelansky
With deepest sympathy! Will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless.
October 25, 2010
Terri (Peters) Frerichs
My childhood memory was the pleasure of watching the Wizard of Oz in color on the living room floor of the Bodine family home in Chemung, NY! I'm telling my age but Carol June was so sweet to allow all of us children in her home. My prayers & thoughts are with the family at this time.
October 25, 2010
John Guiles
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bodine family.
October 25, 2010
Bart Krause
"From the Rolling Hills of Bighorn
Where the Gentile River Runs
Through open Fields and Maple Woods
To where Your Life was Young
In the Old Town of Chemung
The Old Times were Fun..and Your Memory Live on"
"God Bless the Bodine Family"
October 25, 2010
Jennifer Long
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the entire family.
October 25, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy,
Debby Collins
October 25, 2010
Denise and Mike, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. She was truly a lovely lady. Joyce & Jerry McPherson
October 25, 2010
We will cherish the lasting memories of your Mom in the Northern Nascar arena. She was a wonderful lady!
Mary , Joe , Michaela, Joseph & Jaclyn Cortese (Summers) Upton, Ma.
October 24, 2010
with loving memories, Donna and Josh Richeson
October 24, 2010
Steve G.
God bless. Hang in there. We'll keep you in our prayers.
October 24, 2010
Lissa Depew
We were so sorry to hear about Carol June. I know she has not been well so we know that she is well and happy now. Will keep the family in our prayers. Love, Lissa and Doug Depew
October 24, 2010
Jackie Guiles
Denise and Boys,
Your mom was a wonderful woman and we all loved her.
Deepest Sympathy and prayers.
Jackie and children
October 24, 2010
Elaine Carr
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