Carol Arendse Death, Obituary Not Available – Carol Leigh Arendse, a former vocalist who worked with us on several projects in the entertainment sector, died away suddenly this morning; we just learned the tragic news. May she find everlasting rest in the hands of the Lord. Among South Africa’s recent musical exports, we thought she was the most gifted. Carol Presl was born to Frank and Kathryn Presl on January 27, 1930, in the Wisconsin town of Oconto. Both parents have now passed away. She was wedded to John Leigh while they were together; he was her greatest love in the world. In 1988, when they first shared the responsibility of raising their family on the farm, they were both delighted to host Breakfast on the Farm.
Carol had many interests, but tending to her flower gardens and watching birds were two of her favorites. Every time someone helped her out on the farm, she would make sure they were fed and welcomed home with open arms. What she valued most in life was the time she could spend with those closest to her. She exhibited an admiral trait of being ready and eager to go at a moment’s notice. She treasured each second spent with her loved ones because they were her top priority. Being the lifeblood of her family was an important responsibility for her.
Margie Murphy, one daughter-in-law, seventeen granddaughters, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and four daughters—Diane (Robert) Shallow, Cheryl (Dennis) Svejda, Sandra (Mark) O’Connor, and Brenda (Robb) Lane—are among her surviving relatives. In addition, she is survived by one daughter-in-law. John, Carol’s dear husband, and Richard, her son, both passed away before her. She was raised by both of them. They took care of her from the moment she was born. Robert (Margaret) Presl, William (Joyce) Presl, and Donald Presl—her three brothers—and a large number of other cherished relatives died before she did. We were deeply saddened by her passing.
Her steadfast faith, hilarious sense of humor, and love for her family will be the things that people remember Carol for the longest time. By the time the incident happened, her place of employment would have been closed, thus she would not have had the opportunity to report it. “The fact that I was unable to go to the police to report the rape meant that I was not going to be able to protect other women from these rapists,” she told the media. “It was a terrible experience.” I also firmly promised to do everything was necessary to make the transition happen. According to Marquez, the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, located on Harvard University’s campus, will house Leigh’s personal papers.
