ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A long-time St. Luke’s Sacred Heart campus volunteer has passed away at 99 years old.
Grace Carr, also known as “Amazing Grace”, had a legacy of service at St. Luke’s Sacred Heart spanning eight decades.
Carr first arrived at Sacred Heart in 1944 during World War II when she was just 17 years old to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.
She graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in 1947, built her career, and then returned to St. Luke’s to volunteer, racking up more than 6,000 hours of service.
The woman once explained why she kept coming back to St. Luke’s: “It’s my alma mater, and I love this place!”
St. Luke’s posted a statement about Carr on social media, saying:
“Grace was part of Sacred Heart’s history, but more importantly, she was part of its heart. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.”
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