Carolyn Starnes Rasmussen was born in Ocala, Fl on Dec 6, 1924 and went to be with the Lord in her home on Big Bear Lake, Apopka, FL on Nov 10, 2014. She was a graduate of Andrews Jr College, La Grange College and earned a Master's Degree at Stetson University. Her three passions were teaching children to read, music and traveling. Most of her 30 year teaching career was at Lockhart Elementary School. She was a member of Lockhart Methodist Church for over 55 years serving as Choir Director, Organist and Treasurer; and also directed the choir at the Episcopal Church of Apopka. She traveled the world visiting all seven continents. She is survived by her sons, Benjamin Larry Smith and Douglas Michael Smith; 3 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and her sister, Miriam Palmore.