Celebrating the life of

Carolyn Buck

12 Oct 1948 - 12 Oct 2021

Family and friends

This tribute page has been created to share our memories of Dr. Carolyn Buck. Dr. Carolyn Elizabeth Burrell Buck passed away peacefully at home on her 73rd birthday following a two-year battle with stage four uterine cancer. Dr. Buck is survived by her two children, Patricia Coan and Ade Buck, her son-in-love, Bartholomew Coan, her grandson, Alexzander Buck, her sisters, Gwendolyn Bryant, Annetta... more

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2008Bakersfield, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Oh the glamour.

2006Bakersfield, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Big eyes!

2004Bakersfield, CA, United States

Patricia Coan

May 2000Claremont, CA, United States

Patricia Coan So proud!

2011San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan She loved a glamour shot.

Jun 2020San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Zeta blue!

2017

Patricia Coan At her essence.

Barbara A. Miss Carolyn, miss our conversations, our Centipede hikes, her laughter, her smile, I miss my friend. Happy early Heavenly Birthday. 🎂🎂❤️

12 Oct 1948Benham, KY, United States

Patricia Coan Baby Carolyn

1958Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Patricia Coan The Burrell siblings.

1965Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Patricia Coan Hight School Graduation

1968Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Patricia Coan The Burrell Siblings

1970Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan

1971Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Wedding vibes. Mod and chic.

1973Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan 70’s Fab.

1973Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan I love it when we’re cruisin’ together. 🚢

Apr 1973Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan With her daughter, age 10 months.

1974Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn with her mother and then husband.

Jun 1974Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan A&T graduate school graduation.

1975Greensboro, NC, United States

Patricia Coan The ‘70’s vibe.

1977Stony Brook, NY, United States

Patricia Coan Family Photo

1978Stony Brook, NY, United States

Patricia Coan With her then husband.

1979Stony Brook, NY, United States

Patricia Coan Just back from London with souvenirs for the kids.

1979Stony Brook, NY, United States

Patricia Coan With her children.

1980San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan At the Lady Bess house.

1981San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan No idea who that kid is…

1982San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan We are family.

Sep 1983San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Family photo

May 1988San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan AKA Debutante Ball

1993San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan With her son, Adé.

2000Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Patricia Coan With her sisters and niece, April.

2002Palm Springs, CA, United States

Patricia Coan With Frank Peterson.

2007El Paso, TX, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn’s Aunt Gen’s surprise birthday party.

2010San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Being honored.

25 Dec 2010San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Christmas 2010

2016CA, United States

Patricia Coan Sisterhood! 👊🏾

23 Jun 2019Bakersfield, CA, United States

Patricia Coan At diagnosis

Oct 2019La Mesa, CA, United States

Patricia Coan When she lost her hair, Carolyn embraced the beauty of where she was in the moment.

29 Nov 2019

Patricia Coan

16 Dec 2019

Patricia Coan

Patricia C. Carolyn knew how to flaunt her hair loss. She embraced it.

28 Dec 2019La Mesa, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Some days are not the best days…

2020San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan

8 Feb 2020

Patricia Coan

Mar 2020San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn cherished her friends and her relationships.

Jun 2020Del Mar, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Seaside lunch with cousin JJ and her daughter.

11 Jul 2020

Patricia Coan

30 Jul 2020San Diego, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn meeting her future son-in-love in advance of the wedding. Yes, they went to the dispensary. 🪴

Patricia C. Bart and Patricia took a trip to San Diego during the pandemic so that Carolyn could meet her future son-in-love in advance of the wedding. ...

8 Oct 2020

Patricia Coan

6 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn, Natalie, and April at Carolyn's daughter's host hotel for the wedding.

7 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn dancing at her daughter’s wedding.

7 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

Patricia Coan After her cancer diagnosis, Carolyn was very excited to be able to attend the wedding of her daughter, Patricia Ayodele Buck Coan at Childress Vineyards in November of 2021. She later said she had feared she would not be around to see the day. And what a glorious day of celebration it was.

Veronica G. So happy she got to witness this beautiful day. Her dreamed was fulfilled!

8 Nov 2020Lexington, NC, United States

Patricia Coan More photos from Carolyn's Daughter's wedding weekend celebration.

8 Nov 2020

Patricia Coan

Patricia C. More wedding weekend celebration photos.

25 Dec 2020

Patricia Coan

Apr 2021Ramona, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn enjoyed spending time in Ramona, California with dear friends Carol and Jim Spencer.

Apr 2021Bakersfield, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn's son and grandson, the light of her world.

30 Apr 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn closed on her dream house in April. She picked the lot, floor plan, and fixtures. She couldn’t wait to welcome visitors into her new space.

21 May 2021

Patricia Coan

22 May 2021

Patricia Coan

22 May 2021Los Angeles, CA, United States

Patricia Coan Janet Peterson hosted a Bennett farewell before Carolyn's move to North Carolina. It was a stupendous afternoon of food, fellowship, and love.

Jun 2021Burlington, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn was super excited to be back driving after two years without her own car.

Aug 2021Albany, NY, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn's last trip before her passing was to New England for the annual gathering of the Centipedes African American Women's hiking trip. Carolyn loved this group and these women with a passion. She loved being in nature and being in community.

5 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn’s last good weekend before she was admitted to hospital and treatment for her cancer was discontinued. She had vista from her beloved niece, April, and her daughter’s bestie Louise and her partner Matthew.

6 Sep 2021Apex, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Labor Day Weekend 2021, Carolyn's last good days. Relaxing on the screened porch with Natalie, her first cousin.

9 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn giving an update from Duke Hospital.

14 Sep 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan More updates from the couch.

8 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Birthday slide show prepared for Carolyn's 73rd birthday celebration.

9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Last photo with her daughter.

9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan A sound healer came to Carolyn’s home the weekend of her birthday to treat Carolyn and her friends and family to a customized soundbath experience.

9 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn’s niece, April and Keri Bolding her daughter’s college friend both surprised Carolyn by coming into town for her birthday weekend celebrations.

10 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Carolyn’s friends and family celebrated her 73rd birthday early on Sunday the 10th. Carolyn insisted on having a sip of Rosé to celebrate her birthday. 🥂

10 Oct 2021Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Celebration of Life Birthday Zoom.

12 Oct 2021Apex, NC, United States

Patricia Coan So many beautiful tributes to Carolyn in her last days. ♥️

I was a fresh Navy wife who transfered to San Diego in the eighties. That's when I met this jewel of a sister. I would not have survived the many issues of life had it not been for this angel. Sleep on now in your peaceful sleep, sweet soilder of our God. You are sorely missed.

Manns Rev. Tamara20 Oct 2021

17 Sep 2022Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Patricia Coan Updates from the couch after being discharged from the hospital.

Patricia R. My heart goes out to all of Carolyn's friends and family. I remain deeply blessed and honoured to have met and known this deeply faithfille...