Obituary of Carol C Magee

Carol C. Magee 85, passed away at home in Tucson, AZ, on Monday, February 1, 2016, after a brief bout with pneumonia. The daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Margaret V. Camp, she was born in and grew up in Rome, GA. She was also preceded in death in 2010 by her husband, Maurice Magee. She is survived by daughters, Sara Magee Jones and Margaret Magee of Greensboro, NC; by son, Michael Magee of Tucson, AZ; by sister, Joy Camp Parks of Leeds, AL, and sister-in-law, Johnsie Robinson Magee of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by nephews and nieces James, Benjamin, Perry and Rebecca Newton and Kathy Newton Buchan, as well as Chris Magee, Connie Magee Williams, and Cathy Magee McBrayer. A warm and generous wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Carol was a natural diplomat, organizer, and facilitator. Carol had a great sense of humor, was always positive and upbeat, and sought and found the best in everyone she met. A master of many subjects, Carol, whose original degree from the University of Georgia was in cartography, was a teacher for more than 40 years, beginning by teaching physical education, then English, and then reading and special education. Her last 'official' career stint was as registrar at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic School in Tucson, where she sometimes tutored the advanced eighth graders in high school algebra. Carol and Maurice were passionate about classical and folk music - both as participants and spectators. Carol started her musical 'performing career' in the University of Georgia marching band and became a master-level recorder player in her later years. She was a member, officer, and avid supporter of Arizona Early Music Society, Tucson Recorder Society, Young Audiences, and other Tucson musical organizations. Both Carol and Maurice were lifelong learners, participating for years in the SAGE (now OLLI) senior continuing education program at the University of Arizona. Carol and Maurice also attended a wide variety of Elderhostel sessions and similar senior education programs. Aside from music, word games like Boggle and Scrabble were Carol's favorite pastimes. The Magee family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the Visiting Angels caregivers, who helped Carol in recent years. We especially thank Maree Johnson, a Godsend who's become very much a part of the Magee family. A Memorial Mass for Carol, followed by a light luncheon, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, 4725 E. Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712. ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson is handling all final arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Arizona Early Music Society, P.O. Box 4172, Tucson, AZ 85733-4172, or to the charity of your choice.