Miss Carolyn Doggett Collins

CAROLYN DOGGETT COLLINS May, 19th, 1935 August 25th, 2018 This obituary is very personal because I am Carolyn’s big brother, Quincy. I am 4 years older than sis and have been her protector for many years. Like her mother, she was bright, resourceful energetic and good-looking. I became her “model” for a boyfriend/husband . I guess that is why she never married. She loved being out-of-doors walking, riding her horse and planting vegetables and flowers . She also liked convertibles with tops down and the wind blowing her hair. Concord presented Carolyn all of these opportunities. This was her “Hometown” and she loved it! Concord High School gave her new challenges and prepared her to attend Queens College in Charlotte. She wanted to be an Executive Assistant in some type business and she became successful in that field. Her biggest desire was to have a horse, train it and show it. Lady was her ticket so another “house” went up behind 183 North Union Street along with saddles, a carriage and all the accessories that go with horses. She loved it! Carolyn became a “Care Giver” in her life by hel ping our parents deal with the real problems they faced like finances, bad health, alcoholism and you name it. I gave everyone a lot of concern when I was shot down over North Vietnam and was listed as Missing In Action for over 3 years then as a POW for another 4 and a half years. Carolyn’s responsibilities increased as she worked tirelessly to get better treatment for all of us POW’s. Letters to Hanoi, selling POW bracelets, interviews and speeches- all done to inform the public of our plight! In addition, sis had to take care of our aging parents and fool around with my status. WOW, she had her hands full! Dad died in her arms on the way to the hospital in Atlanta in 1968 and much later our dear Mother died in Carolyn’s car after a visit to the Dentist shortly after I returned home from Prison. You can see why I loved my Sister so much! And now it is all over…except for the fond memories. I owe so much to this wonderful person who gave of her- self so freely. All I can say is “thank you Sis” for all you have done for me. Thanks for being such an important part of my life. I will love you forever! May God keep you in His arms til we meet again! Your Loving Brother, Quincy

Miss Carolyn Doggett Collins

November 15, 1926 - August 26, 2018