Carol Anne King

Carol Anne King of Princeton, New Jersey, died at her home on May 22, 2021. Carol was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 21,1938, to Helen (Ede) King and William Ernest King. Carol received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University, and a PhD from New York University.

Carol brought her expertise, leadership, and vision to countless professional and service endeavors throughout her career in Hospitality Business Management. Later, she became a Certified Retirement Coach and joined the Princeton Senior Resource Center as Director of Next Step Engaged Retirement Program. 

Carol was a member of Nassau Presbyterian Church where she served on the Church staff, and as Elder and Deacon. She was also a member of the Princeton Chapter of PEO Sisterhood. Her membership in Princeton Friends of Opera was a centerpiece in sustaining her love of the Arts.

Carol King was a person of the finest character, courage, and faith and wished to be remembered as someone who practiced Hospitality.

Carol will be deeply missed by her many friends and by family members Kenneth and Hedy Schaedel, Eileen New, Linda Reyes, Donna Knutson, Richard Schaedel, Daniel Stocks, Barbara Fields, Michael Ede, Pam LaWall, and Robert Mason.

A Memorial Service will be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by an outdoor reception.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton Senior Resource Center, or PEO.