Camar Dee Tolley

Camar Dee Tolley, 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2014. She was surrounded and comforted by family and friends in her home (Powell, Ohio). Born in Philo, Ohio, Camar was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Cartwright and Marcella (Fitz) Cartwright. Camar grew up in Philo, Ohio where her creativity and imagination allowed her to run free and create life long childhood friendships. Camar was Philo High School's homecoming queen in 1978. She later received a degree in Psychology and became the director of the YMCA childcare in Zanesville, Ohio. In 1988, Camar married the love of her life David Tolley, and moved to Los Angeles for 20 years. A cherished and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother; she is survived by her husband of 26 years, David Lancaster Tolley; son, David Christofori Tolley; daughter, Hilary (Erik) Battes; grandsons Maverik and Wyatt; daughter Christina Cartwright Tolley; and daughter Cosette Elizabeth Tolley. She is also survived by her identical twin sister, Carma (John) Benson; sister Caralee (Mike) Danison; and brother Cameron Cartwright. Camar was a self-proclaimed domestic engineer and loved decorating and crafting, especially for the holidays. She was an avid gardener and was known for pulling the car off the highway to pick wild flowers, gaze at the beautiful sunsets, collect pine cones, and even drag entire tree branches back to her house to be spray painted and delicately decorated with glitter. Camar will be remembered for seeing the beauty in everyday life and God's wonders of nature. Her love for life was simply beautiful. She defied all odds and praised the Lord for each day she was given. She was a fighter, a true inspiration to all, and no matter what battle was thrown her way, she overcame it with a beautiful spirit and an infectious smile. A private memorial was held Christmas Eve at the Liberty Presbyterian Chapel where Camar and David were married as well as their daughter Hilary and son-in-law Erik. Camar became an active member of Liberty Church and attended the women’s weekly bible study. A public memorial service to celebrate the life of Camar Tolley will be held at 2 p.m. on January 11, 2015 at Liberty Presbyterian Church. (7080 Olentangy River Road. Delaware, OH 43015. (740)-548-6075) In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Liberty Church, c/o "The Camar Tolley Memorial Fund", to support the Stephen's Ministry program, who have been true angels to Camar during her battle with cancer.