STAUNTON, VA… Carolyn Louise (Almarode) Christensen, 72, of Staunton, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Augusta Health. She was born May 1, 1943, in Staunton, a daughter of the late Oliver Cecil and Geneva (Coffman) Almarode. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army where she was a secretary and court reporter. Carolyn was a member of Victory Worship Center. She was preceded in death by a cousin, Audrey D. Howdyshell. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens by Pastor Ray Eppard. Memorials may be made to Victory Worship Center, 200 Hammond Lane, Staunton, VA 24401.