Helen Carol Langhurst of Franklin, Tennessee

June 27, 1939 - August 22, 2023

Helen Carol Langhurst, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 22 at 10:55 pm at her home, Somerby Assisted Living in Franklin, TN.

Carol was born on June 27, 1939 in Rockholds, KY to Sam and Intha (Hill) Miller. Carol received her bachelor’s degree in education from Berea College in 1964. She taught Elementary School students in Kentucky, Nebraska, and Washington. She married her husband, Jay Langhurst, in London, England on December 14, 1968. They lived in London, England; Omaha, Nebraska; Bellevue, Washington; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Carol moved to Franklin, TN in 2021.

Carol was beloved by her many students during her 30-year teaching career. She was passionate about literacy and instilled a love of writing in her students. She also loved teaching young children the importance of art and introduced her students to the works of Monet, Rembrandt, and other great classic artists.

Carol was active in politics during her time in Bellevue, Washington supporting and campaigning for several candidates at the local and state levels. She loved reading and was active in book clubs wherever she lived. She chaired or served on a variety of committees focusing on social and educational endeavors. Carol and Jay loved college basketball, traveling, and their precious dogs over the years, Maxx, Buster, and Blu.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband (Jay Langhurst), parents (Sam & Intha Miller), several sisters and brothers (Agnes Hill, Irene Rollins, Chester Miller, Malcolm Miller, Wayne Miller, Evelyn Genzler, Burnice Williams, Jeanette Pemberton, and Jean Back). Survivors include her sisters (Louise Lanhan of Mason, OH; and Geraldine (Bill) Barnes of Destin, FL) and many nieces and nephews.

Carol will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband, Jay.