Carol A. Carroll, 65, of Germantown Hills, passed away at 7:37 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at home, with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in Germantown Hills, with Fr. Neri Greskoviak as celebrant. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria. Interment will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Carol was born in Peoria on April 5, 1946, a daughter of Philip Victor and Alice B. (Neff) Atteberry-Curry. They preceded her in death, along with one sister, Sandra “Sandy” Hudson. She married Thomas J. Carroll, Jr. on January 14, 1967 at St. Philomena Parish in Peoria. He survives. Carol is also survived by her daughter, Molly (Chris) DuBois of Schaumburg; granddaughter, Charlotte DuBois of Schaumburg; sister, Verita “Vicki” (Dave) Reliford of Germantown Hills; brother, Michael (Patti) Atteberry of Lacon; stepbrothers, Paul (Donna) Curry of Mossville, Pete (Nancy) Curry of Montana; Jim (Mary) Curry of Washington, Mike (Mary) Curry of Metamora, Tom (Carlene) Curry of Chillicothe and Joe (Lynn) Curry of Peoria; and stepsisters, Pat Ring of Peoria, Jeri (Deacon Bob) Myers of Peoria and Faye (Jack) Hill of Spring Bay. She was last employed as the Assistant Coordinator with Lifeline at OSF Home Care Services. She was formerly employed in Employee Benefits with Caterpillar, Inc. and at the Germantown Hills Animal Clinic. Carol was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Metamora, was formerly a member of the Society of Junior Peorians, volunteered monthly for St. Augustine Manor, actively supported seniors in the community and enjoyed her Bunco group for over thirty years. She loved shopping, traveling, crafts, crossword puzzles and reading. She enjoyed reading, listening to “The Golden Oldies” and collecting frogs. Carol’s greatest accomplishment in life was being a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved spending time at The Biltmore Mansion in Ashville, NC or anywhere with her daughter and granddaughter. In addition to her immediate family, she also loved spending time with her extended family of nieces, nephews and Bunco Buddies. She was a person that everyone loved. She was kind and loving to everyone she met. She loved being with people, especially her family. She was truly an angel here on earth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s memory to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program in Peoria or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Greater Illinois Chapter.
| Peggy Drain |
My Best Friend |
February 7, 2012 |
I first heard about Carol Carroll, the girl with the double name, forty-five years ago when my future husband, Ron, related this bizarre tale about the whirlwind marriage of Carol and his best buddy Tom. Granted, the newlyweds had been sweethearts for seven years, but who pulls off a wedding in less than a week?
Eventually these neighborhood chums, Tom & Ron, coerced Carol into being my friend. Luckily, we bonded right away. What's not to like about Carol & her extended family? I admit I was envious of her close relationship with her sister Vicki/Verita. They were inseparable.
Now Carol loved to entertain, so many parties, so many showers, so many innovative games. She even co-founded the everlasting Bunco group and was an officer in Jr. Peorians. Carol made a ton of friends at her work places as well.
Wasn't Carol the greatest cook? She never skimped on real whip cream, real potatoes, or real butter. There wasn't a single recipe Carol couldn't improve.
Carol and Tom raised a lovely, talented, gracious daughter, Molly. I can't figure out why Molly doesn't seem spoiled, because Carol sure tried. Carol was a gifted shopper, able to load the lower luggage compartment of a charter bus with her purchases alone.
Carol's devotion spilled over when precious Charlotte was born to Molly and Chris. At that time Carol became Grandmother Extraordinary. Her overwhelming joy could not be rivaled.
I think we all know what a strong person Carol was and how hard she fought a terrible disease. I loved Carol Carroll, and I know you did, too.
| Cecilia Bourguet |
My deepest condolences |
January 24, 2015 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Debbie Lalicker |
In Sympathy... |
February 15, 2012 |
Vicki and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer.
In sympathy and friendship,
Debbie
| Jim Simmons |
Friend and co-worker with Tom at Caterpillar |
February 10, 2012 |
Tom,
Sorry to hear about Carol's passing. I just wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. The loss of a wife and friend is very difficult but I pray that God will surround you with encouragement from friends and love ones during the difficult time.
Your friend,
Jim Simmons
| Christina Colan Sullwold |
to family of friend |
February 9, 2012 |
I am sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was one of my friends in high school, and I remember her as having a fun and wonderful personality.
| Kristine Milsteadt |
John 11:35..."Jesus wept." |
February 8, 2012 |
For reasons we can never fathom, God calls people we love home. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14...."But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep." Find comfort in knowing that Jesus will be taking her home when He returns. I remember Carol always being so sweet to me, my dad, and my brothers. And my father always talked so highly of her and their wonderful birthdays together. I truly believed that he considered her his sister. He was always smiling when he talked of her. Know that you, Molly, and everyone in our family is in my prayers. I love you....Krissy
ps...remember that even Jesus wept when Lazarus died. He wept. Even though He was going to raise him to live in a few more minutes, He wept to show us that He hurts when we hurt. Peace be with you...
