Carole Laverne (Sue) Cunningham-Day of Hot Springs, passed away June 8, 2024 after many years of suffering the complications of Lyme Disease.
She was the daughter of the late Vernon and HilmaCunningham. Carole attended Hazen Public Schools. She graduated from UCA with a Bachelor of Home Economics. After graduation, she taught at De Valls Bluff Public Schools, Holy Rosary Catholic School (Stuttgart) and then in the Stuttgart Public Schools. Her final teaching position was with Pine Bluff Public Schools. Carole earned an American Society of Interior Designers certification in 1978 and then had a successful career in the furniture industry, beginning with her opening Carole Day ‘s Furniture and Accessories in Stuttgart. She spent many years as a factory representative for Flexsteel Industries. In her years with Flexsteel , she traveled Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, making many lifelong friends in the furniture industry.
Carole retired to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. In her retirement, she rediscovered her love of ballroom dancing and spent many happy hours enjoying the beautiful dancing costumes that she designed and made. She also participated in many activities with the Emblem Club as well as the Elks club in Hot Springs.
Carole is survived by her sons, Roger (Joy) Day of Winona, MS., as well as Ron (Peck Wan) Day of Portland, OR. She has two grandchildren, Derek Day of Milwaukie, Oregon and Justin Day of Eugene, Orgen. She held a special place in her heart for Mike Harvey of Maumelle. She is survived by her sisters, Sara (James) Weddle, Dorris Williams, Cathy (Ed) Hancock, as well as many nieces and nephews who loved her.
Carole was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charles Day; her sister, Gaye Rogers; brother-in law, Paul Williams; father-in-law, George Day and mother-in-law, Odell Day.
Visitation will be at the Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel at 115 North Livermore Street in Hazen, Arkansas 72064 on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10:30 – 11:30 with the memorial service beginning at 11:30 A.M. followed by burial in the Hazen Cemetery.
Sara, Doris and Kathy I was so sorry to hear about Carol Sue. She was a dear friend of mine and I treasure memories of times we spent together all those years ago. What a wonderful addition to Heaven Carol will make.