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2015 FLORAGRAPH

 CAROLINE C. WALTERS

Organ and Cornea Donor
Age 32 ~ St. George, SC
Donated on 10/25/2012
at Medical University of South Carolina

Sponsored by Bridge to Life in partnership with LifePoint


Caroline C. Walters was brought up on her family's hunting plantation in South Carolina where she was a little bit "country girl" with a lot of "southern lady class." After graduating from college, she took a position at Deerfield Plantation where she was known to greet guests with a big smile. On October 21, 2012, Caroline was hit by a car; the incident seriously injured her brain. Three days later, she was declared brain dead at the age of 32. The Walters family took comfort in knowing that their sweet Caroline was going to make a difference in the lives of others. Caroline ultimately saved the lives of four people through organ donation and gave sight to another.


Caroline's Story

Caroline C. Walters was a little touch of "country girl" with a lot of "southern lady class." She had a large personality, made new friends easily and lived each day to the fullest. Caroline loved helping people and making them smile. Her laugh was contagious. She was dedicated to her family and friends. Caroline fought for the things she believed in and for those people close to her heart.

Spending most of her childhood at her family's hunting plantation in lowcountry South Carolina, Caroline loved and appreciated the simple things that God created around her. She often spoke fondly of country fields and the smell of freshly cut hay. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Caroline left the lowcountry to become the Director of Marketing/Office Manager at Deerfield Plantation in St. George, where she was always known to greet guests with a big smile.

Early on October 21, 2012, Caroline's parents faced an unimaginable tragedy. Caroline had been hit by a car and was in critical condition at a local hospital. The following day, doctors explained that her brain was seriously injured; three days later, she was declared brain dead. During this time, Caroline's mother had been battling breast cancer and had undergone major surgery just days before Caroline's accident.

When the doctors had prepared Caroline's family to expect the worse, they immediately inquired about donating her organs. She was only 32 years old, in great health, and they knew Caroline would want to help. The Walters family took comfort in knowing that their sweet Caroline was going to make a difference in the lives of others. Caroline ultimately saved the lives of four people through organ donation and gave sight to another.

Caroline's love and compassion for life will forever be remembered by all who knew her. To celebrate her life, one of her favorite songs was played at her memorial service. In the midst of flowing tears, people were able to smile as they listened to Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline."