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Carole was born on December 13th, 1939, to Zella Anne Prather and Carlos Guerguin. She grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas with her older sister, Marilyn Guerguin and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in music and later earned her Master’s Degree and an ESL certification. She was an excellent singer, a talented artist, and was a devoted traveler, always eager to explore new places and cultures. She was a passionate learner and outstanding teacher, sharing her love of languages and her wisdom and enthusiasm with others. In 1966, Carole and her choir group, the Chamber Singers formed by Dr. Beachy, were invited by the State Department to sing for a three-month concert, touring Europe and the Middle East and they were recorded by the BBC. Carole devoted most of her career to teaching and taught ESL at many schools in Texas. Carole loved to travel and later in life, after retiring from teaching, she and her friend Judy embarked on an adventure to South America, living in Ecuador, and visiting Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Colombia, where they immersed themselves in the local cultures and became fluent in Spanish. In Ecuador, Carole and Judy built a house in the rain forest, a magnificent home with walls of windows that brought the beauty of the outside world in. Carole was the architect of this extraordinary home, creating a place where they could welcome family and friends. Carole had a unique talent for making friends who were smart, talented, and interesting, always valuing their companionship and insights. Carole and her friends shared so many experiences, including singing together, traveling, and enjoying life's simple pleasures, including Carole's love for playing games and putting together puzzles. Carole will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind her loving children, Noel Smith (deceased 1967), Jeremy Christian Smith and Adrienne Lee Smith, two grandchildren, Zakaria and Abraham Tahboub and many cherished relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on December 21st, 2024, at 1 PM at: Mission Park Funeral Chapels South 1700 SE Military Dr San Antonio, TX 78214 (210) 924-4242 Carole's spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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Carole Anne Graber

December 13, 1939 - November 13, 2024