Caroline R. Deer, 20, passed away on Sunday, April 14. She was a senior genetics major from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
“Our hearts go out to Caroline’s family and friends during this difficult time,” says Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Chris Miller. “We hope for peace and healing to those who knew her best as they grieve her tragic passing.”
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing grief counseling to students. Any student who wants to speak to a counselor should contact CAPS at 864-656-2451. After-hours counseling is available by calling 864-656-2451 and selecting option 2 from the menu.
Counseling services are also available to faculty and staff through ComPsych, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, at 866-365-0813.
Friends and family will be received at the J. Henry Stuhr Chapel in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, April 23 from 6-8 p.m. A private funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. View her full obituary.
