Carol Dianne Burge Pack

Carol Dianne Burge Pack, 79, of Catlettsburg, entered heaven on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Mrs. Pack was born on November 7, 1941, in Upland, California, to the late Clarence Talmadge Burge, born in Mayfield, KY, and Alberta Janet Derby Burge, born in Cleveland, OH. Carol graduated from Upland High School in 1959. She then enrolled at Pasadena Nazarene College in Pasadena, CA, where she decided to major in education. She went on to teach in both Upland, CA, and eastern KY (Catlettsburg and Boyd County respectively). Carol also earned her Master in Education degree from Morehead State University. A diligent teacher who believed her job was also a calling, the decision to retire came only when she became "Nana" to a set of twins. Carol married her elementary school sweetheart, Clyde Allen Pack, the new boy from KY with the cute accent, in 1962. He preceded her in death in January 2019 after 56 years of marriage. They were still deeply "in love" until the very end. Everyone saw that they were best friends, parents extraordinaire, and amazing grandparents. Carol and Clyde were a dynamic duo who were rarely seen without the other; many would comment how they seemed to be joined at the hip. Laughter and love permeated their marriage and home and became a hallmark of their life together. Above all, they loved Jesus and served Him with gladness and purpose. Carol was a gifted singer, who got her start as a young girl. Her gift developed through voice and piano lessons as well as solo and group vocal performances. Furthermore, she developed and nurtured a lifelong appreciation and love for music of various genres that included sacred, opera, and classical. Carol was an active member of New Life Church, Huntington, WV, where she fulfilled many roles over the years: elder's wife, greeter, office volunteer, and hospital ministry coordinator to name a few. She was known as a true Christian lady who demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. She was often described in one simple word: sweet. To her family (both natural and chosen) she was cheerleader, encourager, confidante, friend, and mentor. A wise woman, people sought her out for advice. Carol would often announce herself as a hugger to those she met; those famous hugs were then cherished and sought out by many, time and time again. She was a woman who, just like her husband Clyde, took no notice of where you were born, the color of your skin, the money in your bank account, or your position in life. She was the same no matter the day, the time, or the place. Her greatest joy was to talk to someone about the Lord, everyone's need of The Savior, His free gift of salvation, and the work still to be accomplished in the Kingdom. She would often then take on the additional role of mentor as folks matured in their faith. Carol will be greatly missed by her elder daughter Melanie Dianne Pack Jarrell and her husband Scott as well as her younger daughter Stephanie Adele Pack, twin grandchildren Brittany Morgan Jarrell and Remington Scott Jarrell, her new granddaughter-in-love Shea Goodrich Jarrell, and her soon-to-arrive great grandson. She is survived by her beloved aunt Dorothy Derby Reichers Pelligrin, two sisters-in-law Bonnie Joyce Thom and Wilma Jean Anderson, and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins who will deeply feel her loss as well. Her friends, church family, and neighbors also join that number. In addition to Carol's parents, she was preceded in death by her mother and father in-law Ishmael Nelson and Clara Mae (Bradford) Pack as well as several brothers and sisters in-law. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, September 9, 2021, at New Life Church, 1101 Cedar Crest Drive of Huntington, WV, by Dr. Darrell Huffman and Pastor Joshua Huffman officiating. The burial will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, 100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Grayson, KY. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM til 12:00 PM Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Ashland, KY. Flowers and other memorial gifts are welcome; however, here are two of Carol's favorite missions organizations if you wish to donate in her memory: Unison Harvest (missionaries Cliff and Christie Graham), P.O. Box 818, Malibu, CA 90265 (unisonharvest.com) or International Missions Outreach (Missionaries John and Joyce Hanson) at P.O. Box 1145, Clendenin, WV (imohaiti.org).

Carol Dianne Burge Pack

November 7, 1941 - September 5, 2021