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.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Ralph & Janet Ebersole says
Please know that all of your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Our fond memories of Carolyn include some of the years she taught at Lockhart Elementary & while I attended there. She befriended my parents, Clarence & Zella Burkholder, during the many years they worked at the school & held her friendship in high regard. Carolyn was soloist at our wedding in 1955. We invited her to our 25th Anniversary on Wheeler Rd., but she had a previous engagement; however, she came by the next evening with a gift. What a delightful visit we enjoyed together…a very special lady! Thought of her often & regret than I didn't stay in touch even though we lived only several blocks apart at that time. Heaven is certainly richer for her presence. God bless each of you just now & always. Ralph & Janet Ebersole, Apopka, FL