Carolyn Sue Plath Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn Sue Plath passed away peacefully at home December 17, 2021, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Robert Plath, son Michael Plath, brothers Dan, Brett and Chris Simpson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Arnold Simpson and Mary Lucille Simpson (Maddox) and her brother, Glenn A Simpson. Carolyn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from East Central High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Tulsa and a master’s degree in Education from Northeastern State University. Carolyn started her career in education as an English teacher, Speech and Debate coach in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1990, she moved to Pleasant Hill, California to continue her career in the Mount Diablo School District ultimately serving as Principal at Glennbrook Middle School and Ygnacio Valley High School. Carolyn loved her students and tirelessly went out of her way to support the pursuit of their goals and dreams. Even after retiring in 2010, Carolyn’s passion for her students continues through her Make the World a Better Place Scholarship. Carolyn was a prolific writer. Her love of writing started at an early age and prospered throughout her life. Carolyn published hundreds of articles and columns. Her memoir will be published in 2022. Chalk Dust, Send Me Your Dreams, Think Dream, and Play were a few of Carolyn’s more popular columns published in local SF Bay Area newspapers and magazines. Carolyn’s blog is currently followed by thousands of readers from over 25 countries. Carolyn also loved to host theme parties – Saint Patrick’s Day, Elvis Presley’s Birthday, the Hollywood Oscar Party, and 4th of July parties were a favorite among family and friends. After retiring, Carolyn developed a close circle of friends in and around Benicia. Tuesday morning breakfasts often led to community projects. Carolyn was a supporter of Carquinez Village, providing much needed support to seniors living independently. Carolyn organized Benicia’s first film festival and enjoyed a wide variety of community-based activities with her friends. A celebration of Carolyn’s amazing life is planned for the June-July period. Specific dates will be posted to her Facebook page.

Carolyn Sue Plath

June 8, 1950 - December 17, 2021