Obituary of Caroline Hassinger Lindsay

Caroline Hassinger Lindsay, 85, of Chapel Hill, died on January 17. Caroline was born in Bristol, Virginia, to Martin and Caroline Hassinger. She attended Sullins College, UNC-Chapel Hill, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia Teachers College. Caroline was a pre-school teacher at Epworth Pre-school in Durham. She was active in the Association for the Education of Young Children, a mentor in the Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate Program, a participant in the civil rights movement and many political campaigns, and a member of Binkley Church. She marched for peace and women's rights. Caroline was a fierce advocate for children and families as well as a caring parent and friend. Her warm smile and accepting demeanor opened doors to many relationships. She was a writer and mentor to teachers and adoptive parents. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Paul Lindsay; children, Mari, Steve, Tim, and Susan Lindsay and Susan's husband Randy Fulk; grandchildren, Holly and husband Adam Miller, Nicholas, Harper, and Carter Lindsay and Ella Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Adah and Maybelle Miller; a sister, Ann Smith and husband Wade and their children and grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate Program, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, 750 S. Merritt Mill Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. A memorial service will be held at Binkley Church, Chapel Hill, on Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to serve the Lindsay family. Online condolences may be offered at www.walkersfuneralservice.com.