She
was born on October 8, 1930, the daughter of Jerauld and Marguerite
Caulkins Ray. She married Duane E. “Dewey” Watkins on November 11, 1949
in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2009. She was also
preceded in death by her parents, a stillborn brother and one sister.
Carrol is survived by four daughters, Jeralyn (and Louis) Ohler of
Oquawka, Linda (and Scot) Hulet of Abingdon, Nancy (and Bob) Kidwell of
London Mills and Jill (and Stu) Barden of Peoria; 7 grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren and one on the way.
She
graduated from Galesburg High School and attended Brown’s Business
College where she met the love of her life, Duane. She worked as a
secretary at the London Mills Grade School. She also worked at the
Admiral Factory and Wagoner Printing in Galesburg, retiring at the age
of 65. She was an avid Cubs fan. She loved attending all of her
grandchildren activities and events.
Visitation
will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at the
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Graveside service will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday at the Abingdon Cemetery with Dr. Don M. Miller
officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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