Annie Rose Carlton

Annie Rose Carlton

Female 1916 - 2008  (92 years)

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  • Name Annie Rose Carlton 
    Born 20 Jun 1916 
    Gender Female 
    Died 10 Dec 2008  Durham, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1328  avefamily
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2009 

    Father Elvis Jasper Carlton,   b. 10 Nov 1874,   d. 10 Mar 1937  (Age 62 years) 
    Mother Annie Georgia Avent,   b. 2 Oct 1880, Buckhorn Twp., Harnett Co., NC Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1945  (Age 65 years) 
    Married UNKNOWN  Unknown Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F109  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leo Taft Bridgers 
    Children 
    +1. Joan Avent Bridgers
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F383  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DURHAM -- Annie Rose Carlton Bridgers, 92, passed away Dec. 10, 2008.

      A Durham native, she was one of seven children born to the late Elvis Jasper Carlton Jr. and Annie Georgie Avent Carlton.

      She attended the Durham City Schools, Kennedy Commercial College, Durham School of Music and the Southern Conservatory of Music, where she won a performance award. This love of music continued throughout her life.

      She became a Christian while attending Carr Methodist Church. At 12, she wanted to be a missionary. Years later, in 1939, she married The Rev. Leo. T. Bridgers. For 61 years together, their lives and ministries touched many.

      She also visited and led Bible study and music programs in long-term care facilities. Few knew she worked to improve the health care and safety of the residents, or that she was asked to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee charged with oversight of these issues and patient's rights.

      Always a Southern lady, she enjoyed baking, needlework and yard work, always done wearing a dress. She was known for her memory, quick wit, attention to details and exceptional organizational skills.

      In 1986, after 44 years, she retired from the Americal Tobacco Leaf Division. For over 30 years as payroll leader with perfect audits, she was responsible for millions in pay and benefits for employees in many states. At 92, people still sought her counsel.

      Surviving are her daughter, Dr. Joan Avent Bridgers DiNapoli and husband, Dr. Raphael Joseph DiNapoli Jr.; grandson, Dr. Leo Anthony DiNapoli and wife, Jessica; and great-grandson, Anthony Robert DiNapoli; and many nieces and nephews.

      Her brothers, Harlon Roy Carlton, Arthur DeWitt Carlton, Elvis Jasper Carlton Jr. and Henry Wade Carlton; and sisters, Ida Mae Carlton Hammond and Elma Elizabeth Carlton King Warren predeceased her.

      A memorial service will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Dec. 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.

      To honor her life, contributions may be made to the Annie C. Bridgers and The Rev. Leo T. Bridgers Scholarship Fund, c/o Campbell University, P.O. Box 97, Buies Creek, NC 27506. This fund supports undergraduates who wish to dedicate their life to religious service.