Carol Ann Carroll's Obituary
Carol Ann Carroll, 78, of Chandler, Arizona, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, went to be with our Lord on May 31, 2024.
Carol was born in Decatur on February 28, 1946, the daughter of Aden and Naomi (Richards) Eskew. She moved to Arizona in 1980 and worked as a secretary in the aerospace industry. A dedicated employee, she took pride in a job well done and was always first to lend a hand to help others. She met William (Bill) Carroll at Cathedral of Praise Church. She quickly fell in love with his kindness, easy laugh and generous heart. They married in 1989. She lived life faithfully dedicated to the Lord and her husband, preferring quiet moments of natural beauty and family. She especially loved being a grandma, her grandchildren were the light of her life. She will forever be in our hearts and missed dearly. Her stories and traditions will continue through generations. In her memory, may we live a fearless life of joy, compassion, generosity, and integrity.
Carol is survived by her daughters Pamela Evans (Vik) of Young, AZ and Tanya Thude of Everett, WA; grandchildren Jacob Evans (Mia) of Scottsdale, AZ and Clarissa Thude (Jesi Moyes) of Marysville, WA; great-granddaughter Orchid Rilah Moon Moyes of Marysville, WA; and nephews Kent Zindars (Rita) and Aaron Zindars (Wendy).
She was preceded in death by her parents Aden and Naomi Eskew, husband William Henry Carroll, sister and best friend Norma Zindars, and brother-in-law Robert Zindars.
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, June 19, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur, Illinois. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial in Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur will follow
the service. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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