Carol Lee Green, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday July 4, 2009 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Independence Day was one of her favorite holidays and she always looked forward to her cherished friend's annual Fourth of July Party. Carol was born February 21, 1917 in New Orleans, LA to the late Joseph and Juanita Blanchard Picone. Before retiring in the mountains of Brevard, NC Carol spent many years in Miami, FL, where she and her late husband Lewis Green formed and operated the Dixie Twirlers Square Dance Club. They provided square dance lessons and dances, entertainment and fun for her devoted friends. She and her husband traveled extensively around North America before choosing the mountains of North Carolina for their retirement home. Carol loved North Carolina and was a great advocate for the preservation of trees, animals, and the natural beauty of the Mountains. Carol was a loving daughter, sisters, wife, aunt, great-aunt, friend, and devoted mother to the lucky cats and dogs in her life. She is survived by her brother Jim Picone, sister-in-law Betty Picone, and sister Mae Picone and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Carol affected many people in a positive way. She loved to entertain with her outstanding culinary expertise and sense of style. She was a good friend and confidant. Her heart felt advice paved the way for her family and friends making them the strong successful people they are today. She was the perfect example of a strong American woman with a strong set of family values and an amazing work ethic, setting high standards by her example. Carol will be greatly missed and forever loved by her family and friends. Plans for a memorial celebrating Carol Green's life are pending. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Transylvania Regional Hospital Hospice P.O. Box 244, Brevard, NC 28712.