Janet Colleen (Dolly) Bushong Carr, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 where she resided in Barwick, ON.

She was born March 13, 1937, in New Market, VA, to Casper Bushong and Geneva (Kipps) Bushong. She graduated from Broadway High school in Broadway, VA.

On November 5, 1955, she was married to David Elwood Dow Carr. Together they were blessed with 3 sons, Daniel Dow Carr of International Falls, MN, Gerald Lynn Carr and wife, Janet, of Barwick, ON, and Marlin Duane Carr of Fulks Run, VA; and 4 daughters, Bonnie Sue Byler and husband, Edward, of Waldron, AR, Cynthia Dawn King and husband, Charles, of Mill Creek, PA, Deborah Ellen Weaver and husband, James, of Grottoes, VA, and Miriam Ann Showalter and husband, Marlan, of Dayton, VA.Colleen loved her Lord and Saviour and often testified of His goodness in her life. Singing, Bible memorization, & listening to music were a few highlights in her life.

She lived in Canada from 1974-2001. Cooking food and serving people brought her much joy. While living in Canada, she worked at Stedmans, and the following restaurants: Good Murphy's, CanAsian, and Circle D. She moved back to Virginia then and worked in housekeeping at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and invested a lot into their lives.

She is survived by her children; two sisters, Priscilla (Pat) Smith of VA, and Mary Sue Prophet of Timberville, VA; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Elwood Dow Carr, a brother-in-law, Garnett Smith, and a granddaughter, Maria Carr.

A funeral service will be held Sunday 2 PM at Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren in Linville.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-8 PM at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

We wish to thank those who have provided care through Paramed, Wesway, and private care, especially at night. We also thank all those who have supported us through prayer, visits, and gifts.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.grandlefuneralhome.com.