Carol K. Searles, 75

REHOBOTH BEACH - Carol K. Searles, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in her residence. She was 75. Carol was born to R. Delmore Kinney and Florence C. Kinney on Sept. 4, 1933, in New London, Conn. She was a graduate of New London High School and attended the Modern School of Fashion Design in Boston, and Mitchell College. She married Col. Robert M. Searles on Jan. 28, 1953. They were married for 50 years, until Bob's passing on May 29, 2003. She was a Partner and Bookkeeper in the family-owned business, Aurther Treachers Fish 'n' Chips on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach. She was a long time member of Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club, where she served on various committees and enjoyed playing golf and bridge. She was past president and long time member of Sussex County Gardners, a board member of Friends of Rehoboth Public Library, a long time member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Rehoboth, where she was also a member of Saint Boniface Chapter of the Episcopal Church Women and the Altar Guild. She volunteered at Rehoboth Art League and Cape Henlopen Food Basket. Carol firmly believed in giving back to the community. Carol is survived by her children, Lisa A. Searles, Raymond R. Searles, Lori S. Grasing, Susan S. Gimbutas, and Stacey S. Murphy; sister, Judith K. Manning; brother, Delmore Kinney; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 4 p.m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, with a celebration of her life immediately following at Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Friends of the Rehoboth Public Library, P.O. Box 98, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes. Online condolences may be sent to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.