Caroline Wolfe Autrey Buell

August 12, 1928 - February 19, 2021

Caroline Wolfe Autrey Buell, 93, peacefully went to be with the Lord at home on Friday morning, February 19, 2021. She was born in Winslow, Arizona, but lived most of her life in St. Augustine. Named after the state of North Carolina, she cherished her dear NC relatives, especially in the Asheville area where her mother was born. She is preceded in death by husbands Wiley Robert Autrey and Harry Richard Buell, Sr. (Bubby), parents Guy and Lillian Wolfe, and beloved aunt, Stella Braunberns. She is survived by sons William Burgess Autrey (Sue) and William Robert Autrey (Darcy), St. Augustine; stepdaughter Cecelia Buell Link (Rob), Keystone Heights; and stepson, Harry R. Buell, Jr, St. Petersburg. She is the sister of Donald W. Wolfe (Betty, dec.), St. Augustine; Wanda Wolfe Grawet Glover (Gary), Orlando/Jax; and the late William S. Wolfe of St. Augustine. Grandchildren include Josh Autrey, St. Augustine, and Lisa Autrey Miller (Drew), Butler Beach. Caroline was loved by 14 nieces and nephews, and 15 greats. Over the years, she wrote copious notes to loved ones and friends in her beautiful cursive penmanship. She graduated from Ketterlinus High School and attended secretarial classes at Kirkside, housed in Henry Flagler’s elegant home that was demolished in 1950. She was a lifelong member of Ancient City Baptist Church where she taught young ladies in Sunday School for many years. More recently, she was a member of the New Hope Women’s Class. She was a Cub Scout leader. Both artistic and business minded, Caroline had a varied work life. She worked for many years for the FEC Railroad. While husband Wiley was General Manager of The Oldest Store Museum, Caroline did displays, restored antique dolls, designed a catalog for the museum, and was buyer for the gift shop. Following Wiley’s death, she became office manager and buyer for Hamblen Wholesale. She became the owner of The Old Curiosity Shop on St. George Street in one of the historic St. Augustine houses. She even carved candles while her late husband, Harry Buell, ran The Shell Shop in the attached courtyard. After selling the shop, she selflessly moved into the Wolfe family home to care for her elderly parents and aunt. She was the financial secretary for Anastasia Baptist Church for 10 years before retiring. Caroline is remembered as quiet, sweet, humble, strong-minded, and ready to help others before herself. She was a blessing to her family and all who knew her. A Graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday, February 23, 2021at 11:30am. Please click the link below to view the service. https://www.facebook.com/craigfuneral/videos/3628159437299503/ Social distancing observed. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in memory of Caroline Buell to the "Annie Armstrong Easter Offering" to support North American Missionaries, c/o Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine 32084, or online at give.anniearmstrong.com. https://www.facebook.com/craigfuneral/videos/3628159437299503/