Carol Ann DeGeorge

Carol Ann DeGeorge, 81, of Centreville, VA (formerly of District Heights, MD and Chesapeake Beach, MD) passed away on April 10, 2020. Born on April 2, 1939 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Raymond Patrick Roche and Lillian Matthews Roche. Carol was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Michael DeGeorge. They were married on May 2, 1959. She was the loving mother of Donna Downing (John), Jennifer DeGeorge, and Elizabeth Walters (John). She was the devoted grandmother to 5 grandchildren -- Jessica, Matthew, Taylor, Brodie, and Finn and a loving great grandmother to 1 great grandchild -- Connor. She was predeceased by one brother, Patrick Roche; loving sister to Willard Roche (Maureen), Robert Roche (Sherry), Dennis Roche (Jamie), Gary Roche (Amanda), and Joan Bradley and loving sister-in-law to Frank DeGeorge and Louise Alleva. Carol loved sewing, spending time with her family, and was a big advocate for the Catholic Church. She was a member of OFS (Holy Family Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order.) She was an exemplary Franciscan, faithful in her observance of the OFS rule, and generous in her service. She held the position of fraternity Secretary for 7 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Carol Ann DeGeorge please visit our Sympathy Store.