Carol E. (Whitmire) Namendorf Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Carol E. (Whitmire) Namendorf, 79, of Butler, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1942, in Butler, PA to the late Robert Lester and Alletta E. "Betty" (James) Whitmire. Ms. Namendorf received a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree from Northeastern Bible College in Essex Fells, NJ, where she also worked as an Academic Secretary for 4 years. Carol enjoyed most kinds of music, and both played and taught accordion and piano. Music was her passion. For over 20 years, she sang in the Worship Choir and served the Lord in various capacities at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Laurel Springs, NJ. Carol worked tirelessly with the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter for 28 years, serving as Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group Leader, Speakers Bureau Coordinator, Fundraising Assistant and many other titles. The volunteers affectionately called her "Elf Carol" for her work on the letters from Santa Project. The National Arthritis Foundation in Atlanta, GA recognized Carol with several awards and accolades for all of her support and work over the past 35 years. She collected family recipes and compiled a Family Favorites Cookbook for her family members. Carol also compiled and printed cookbooks for fundraising purposes for non-profits and churches; the most recent being to benefit the food pantry at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, Butler, PA, where she was a member. Carol is survived by her 3 sisters: Pat Whitmire, Mary Ann (Russ Jr.) Yockey and Lois J. (John) Swigart, all of Butler; 3 brothers: David (Denise) Whitmire of Karns City, Richard (Gloria) Whitmire of Meadville and George "Harley" (Marie) Whitmire of Carney, MI, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A heart-felt thank you is extended to her sister, Pat, who lovingly and unselfishly cared for Carol over the past nine years. Thank you, Pat! All are invited to attend a visitation for Carol on Sunday, September 25, 2022, from 2-5 PM at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 4:30 PM at Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church 727 W. Old Rt. 422, Butler, PA 16001 with the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn, officiating. Interment will take place at Butler Co. Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Carol's honor to either The Arthritis Foundation 790 Holiday Dr. Foster Plaza Ste 11 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 or Mt Chestnut Presbyterian Church 727 W. Old Rt. 422 Butler, PA 16001.