Carol Dalrymple Maben
Carol Dalrymple Maben, 79, of Conway, SC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center.
Born in Jamestown, NY to the late Charlotte C. Highhouse and Harry R. Freeborough of Youngsville, PA. Carol was a graduate of Youngsville High School (1962). Recruited pre-graduation, she started her professional career in Washington, DC as clerk/steno for the FAA. During her diverse professional career, she excelled in a variety of roles including Secretary to the Maintenance Chief at Dulles International Airport, School bus Aide/Driver & Classroom Assistant at NREP (VA), Administrative Assistant for Preservation of Historic Winchester, Administrative Assistant for the American Red Cross, Winchester chapter (VA), and Administrative Assistant for Encore Productions and Studio K (SC). In 2012, she retired from the Horry County Department of Public Works after 15 years of dedicated service.
In addition to her parents, Carol is predeceased by her husband, Wilbur Maben (VA) and her life partner and soulmate, Larry Johnson (SC).
Carol is survived by her only child, Angela Robb and son-in-law, Karl (VA). Her beloved bonus family Charles and Cathy Gore (SC) and their extended family, David & Angela Johnson (FL), Gena, Benton, and Gary Karnap (TN), many dear friends at Public Works, and Carol’s canine companion, Blaze.
She served her community as a volunteer for Mount View United Methodist church (VA), 4-H leader (Frederick Co. VA), James Wood High School band booster, and many more. Her passions included her devotion to God, crocheting, baking banana bread, helping animals, country living, and visiting the Mountains.
She will be most remembered for her true selflessness, kindness, being faithful, and praying for many on her extensive daily prayer list.
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Carol will be held at a later date in SC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Carol’s memory to, The Humane Society of NMB at or 4-H Frederick County (VA), 107 North Kent St., Winchester, VA 22601.
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843-651-1440) is honored to assist the family.