She has been gone for many years.
Carolyn(1958-2009) always in my heart.
I remember at the height of her fame waiting in line at Walmart, wishing I could take out my phone and photograph some of the other shoppers (to contribute to the People of Walmart site). I saw someone with a Peggy Hill (King of the Hill) hairdo! Didn't have the guts to try and take a pic with all those people standing around.
Anyhow, I was instantly offended at the site of a huge cardboard kiosk of Paula Deen sunglasses! Like she wasn't making enough money on her shitty cooking and its associated merchandise. I realize celebrity-endorsed eyewear is nothing new, but the thought of her raking in more money like that reminded me of Krusty the Klown. He'd literally endorse anything for a dollar. At least Sophia Loren was photographed in some of her eyewear ads. This was just a fucking cardboard stand, not one photo of Paula. Could've been any other redneck celebrity -- Honey Boo Boo's Mama June -- for all the thought they put into it.
I love how @ 2:20 she's being interviewed by Matt Lauer! Another disgraced public figure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_S2sgXEPrw