Carolyn "Carrie" Joan Blue | Eastern North Carolina Now

February 29, 1948 - August 5, 2020
    Mrs. Carolyn "Carrie" Joan Marpes Blue, age 72, a resident of Maurice Court, Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home.

    Due to Covid restrictions, no service will be held.

    Mrs. Blue was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on February 29, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Edward Marpes and Margaret Helen Nassif Marpes. Mrs. Blue was a retired seventh grade schoolteacher. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and reading. Mrs. Blue was a member of the Pamlico Quilters Guild, the cypress Landing Book Club, the Women's' Club of Cypress Landing and the Sunshine Club.

    In 1982, she married Alan E. Blue, who survives.

    Surviving with her husband are step daughter, Christina Cates and fiancé', Michael Flynn of Hudson, N.H.; two sons, Julian Cates and wife, Rhiannon of Hudson, N.H., Zachary Cates of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two grandchildren, Isabella and Elijah (who is on the way); nephew, Craig Hannamen of New Hampshire; and brother in law, David R. Blue and wife, Barbara Ann Blue of Atlanta, GA.

    In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blue was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Hannamen and a stepson, Billy Ray Blue.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marion l. Shepard Cancer Center, 1209 Brown Street, Washington, N.C. 27889.

    Online condolences may be offered the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Blue family.