Carla Hearst Obituary

Though I have not seen Carla since we graduated from Salem, I have many fond memories of her during the four years we were at Salem together. I am so very sorry for your loss and saddened by this news.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We hope your wonderful memories will bring you comfort.

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Carla in person, we had many email conversations sharing our experiences with cancer and offering eachother support. She was always such an inspiration and always so positive. I will really miss her.

My dear BJ My heart bleeds for you and aches as well. She was truly an angel, so pleasant always. Many happy memories of our association while she was at Statesville High School. My prayers are for you and you bear the pain of your loss and Heaven's gain. God needed her there. Hazel Davidson Koffel

BJo and Leo,

Carla was so sweet, and what a singing voice! You guys were an important part of my happiness at St. Johns when I lived in Statesville. Please accept my condolences. I will cherish Carla's memory.

Carla was an inspiration to all that knew her. She was a remarkable soul that touched me in so many ways. I will treasure the memories that I have of her and look foward to seeing her in our eternal home, Heaven.

Leo,

What can be said about a woman like Carla. She was an exceptional person. Multi-talented, smart and most importantly a beautiful soul. She was always so kind to everyone and a welcoming presence. I remember our trip to the mountains and her first ride in the rain. She was a real trooper for coming down that mountain in the rain. We are truly blessed to know her. We will miss her dearly but know that God has her in his arms and in his angel choir.

I haven't seen Carla in several years, but in my minds eye I can still clearly see her radiant smile, her laugh and her exuberance for life. We played music together in high school and she contributed to my love of music a great deal. What a fabulous and giving person ... she made the world a better place.

Dear Mrs. Litaker & Family,

I was so sorry to hear of Carla's death. Although I have not seen Carla much since high school, I will always remember with fondness her smile and laughter.
I am praying for God's peace, comfort, strength, and wisdom to surround you in the coming days. May the prayers of so many bring you comfort.

Praying,
Ann Robbins Benson

My thoughts and prayers go out to Carla's loved ones and friends. As Carla, God's Precious Loved One, is rejoicing eternally with our Heavenly Father, her Spirit will remain as strong and as vibrant as ever within each of our hearts. I also graduated with Carla in Statesville. She will be 'missed'. Praying God's Peace and Comfort to continue to enfold her family through the arms of God's Love.

Dear Mrs. Litaker,
My fondest memories of Carla will always be those of our days together in band at Satesville, and - given the number of hours we spent practicing - there are lots of those! There is one particular thing that leaps forward from all my memories, however: Carla's smile. She was so happy, completely vivacious and always postitive - what a gift to us!

From the stories and reports I've heard over the years, it seems her radiant outlook never ended. Thank you for bringing such wonderful addition into my life. As the days and weeks pass, my hope is that you will be able to find great joy and a lasting sense of peace as you come to know what a lasting impact Carla has had on so many people.

Love,

I want to extend my sympathies to Mrs. Litaker. I was a year ahead of Carla in school and was the "other girl" trombone player. Carla was such fun and after reading her caringbridge journal I have found so much to admire her for. I have regrets that I did not connect with her sooner and known her as the lovely lady that she become.
Thoughts and prayers for you and Leo,
Debra Lockman Alford

Carla was such a wonderful, caring friend of mine in high school. Her beautiful musical talent and positive outlook on life added so much to both the Chorus and Rainbows. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Sissy Holland Bodrie

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I graduated with Carla. Our class lost a good friend.

Dear Leo
Vicky and I want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the family. It’s impossible to express in words how saddened we were to receive the news of Carla’s passing
We are eternally grateful to have gotten the pleasure and honor of getting to know you both. Her incredible love of life, love of family & friends, and valiant struggle will forever remain as an example for all of us here at the center to admire. If nothing else her “cautiously optimistic” approach and determination to fight her cancer solidly reaffirms our desire to help others just like her.
Please let me know if there is anything that Vicky or I can do to help, either you or her family, during this very difficult time. You and Carla are, and forever will be, in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jorge & Vicky Garcia

Our thoughts and prayer go out to Leo and family. May God bless you and give you the peace that her suffering is now gone and she is in our Lords hands.
Dan & Joanne Delano

I was in Rainbows with Carla and enjoyed seeing her love life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

We will always remember Carla singing in the church choir so poised and radiant . I remember listening to her read long before she started school. She was a joy to everyone who met her for her entire life. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Gloria Hager

My thoughts and prayer are with the family, Carla was a wonderful soul.

Live so that when thy summons comes thou shalt wrap the drapery of thy couch about thee and lie down to pleasant dreams. (William Cullen Bryant)
And she did and I am sure she has.

BJo, I have such loving memories of our family visiting your home many years ago as a child and playing with Carla, the siamese cat, and all of Carl's trains. I know you will miss her greatly. I know she is now singing in heaven alongside her dad. Love You!

I graduated from high school with Carla, and really enjoyed knowing her through those years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Leo and BJo.
Andy & Kathy Risso

Carla will truly be missed in this world. She was such a joy to be around during our youth days at St. John's. My heart goes out to you the family. May God's peace be upon you during this time of loss. In Christian Love

Carla, was, indeed, a precious soul, a delight to her parents and all who knew her. I first knew her through her parents but then as a student at Statesville High School. Such a lovely, lovely lady and one with a kindness to everyone. As fellow breast cancer survivors, she remained positive and full of hope. Carla will be missed and remembered often by so many.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.