Carolyn Adele Groom

Carolyn Adele “Dale” Groom of St. Albans, WV passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022. She is now with her parents: Harry and Adele; her brothers: John and Tom; and Aunt Marian Hillabold. Adele was a devoted Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Hurricane where she had taught Sunday School, traveled on youth mission trips and sang with the New Disciples. She graduated from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) with a B.S Degree in Education with teaching fields in Health and Physical Education. She was a teacher/coach at Hurricane High School for 43 years and a ‘mighty, mighty’ Redskin. Following the passage of Title IX, she started girls’ sports beginning with volleyball and shortly thereafter, adding track and field as well as cross country events. Adele was an ardent fan and could be found at all athletic events. She supervised the intramural activities in the gym each day and could be seen at the gate at football games. Adele created Grooms’ Games held during Homecoming Week each year and creating lots of rivalry between classes. Her retirement in 2015 did not end her support of all things Redskin. She was also a member of AFT. Even though Dale lived her whole life in St. Albans, she was an integral part of the Hurricane community. At her retirement Mayor Scott Edwards presented her with a proclamation of “Adele Groom Month”, June of 2015. Her smile, laugh and positive attitude inspired everyone with whom she came in contact. She had so much energy and always motivated others to achieve in life. Dale took a genuine interest in all of the kids she taught and coached over the years. They have called her their cheerleader, a role model, an optimist, an inspiration, and THE Ultimate Redskin. She made a deep impact on every single person she met in life and to quote one of her students, “To know her was to love her.” Dale loved to be with friends and family and often was the life of the party. She was passionate about all sports but especially football and golf. This spring/summer she was consistently shooting in the low 80’s and loved traveling to play different courses. Adele leaves behind her twin sister: Micki (David) Marra; brother: Bob (Kathleen) and many nieces and nephews. Her beloved dog, Hokie, named for the Virginia Tech team where her brother, Tom, played and coached, it was the love of her life. Friends may visit from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, December 2, 2022, at Teays Valley Baptist Church, 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. The Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Teays Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Losh officiating. A private family burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park St. Albans, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to: Adele Groom Scholarship Fund, Hurricane High School, 3350 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory you may do so by visiting Grooms’ tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home family owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to handle Adele’s arrangements.

Carolyn Adele Groom

September 19, 1949 - November 22, 2022