Carol Corcoran, 75, of Lexington Park, died on November 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on December 24, 1933 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Everett Shurr and Helen (Sparrow) Shurr.

Carol graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort, IN in 1952. She was married to Robert Corcoran from 1953 until 1969. Together they had six children. She resided in Washington DC, California, Florida, South Carolina and Maryland. Carol enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening and photography. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, always with a camera in hand. Carol knew no stranger and could often be found playing her favorite lottery numbers and scratch off tickets.

She is survived by her very special friend and partner of many years Paul Monahan, a son Rick Corcoran (Kim) of Valley Lee, and three daughters Patty Corcoran of Lexington Park, Barbara Kenney (Lonnie) of Summerville, SC and Vicky Carroll (David) of Lexington Park, a bother Robert Shurr (Janie) of Kokomo, IN, sister Sally Easley of Olive Branch, MS, two sisters-in-law Sharon Shurr, Frankfort, IN, and Betty Piersanti, Davidsonville, MD and several nieces and nephews.
She is survived by 11 grandchildren: Kris Perry and Kelly Lawson of Jacksonville, FL, David Corcoran of Valley Lee, John Corcoran and Jeff Corcoran of Las Vegas, NV, Keri Phillips and Ryan Phillips of Summerville, SC, Josh Carroll of Lexington Park, MD, Kevin Carroll of Oahu, HI, Stephen Corcoran and Andrew Corcoran of Bettendorf, IA. Carol also has 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Mike Corcoran (2004), and a daughter Gail Corcoran Garley (1995), and brother Allen Shurr (2000).

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Bay District Fire House Social Hall in Lexington Park, MD for a celebration of Carol's life starting at 6:00 p.m. The dress is casual. You are invited to come and share your stories/memories of Carol. Food and beverages will be served while we enjoy some of her favorite music and view a picture slide show of some of Carol's most unforgettable moments. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. P.O. Box 339 Lexington Park, Maryland 20653.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.