Irene F. Carroll

Irene Fern Carroll was born on September 6, 1917 in Rinard, Iowa to Charles and Cassie (Stephenson) Hogan. They later moved to Maysville, Missouri where she graduated from the Maysville High School.

After graduation she moved to Oregon, Missouri, and there met her husband-to-be, Russell Carroll. They married on June 11, 1936. To this union were born two sons and one daughter.

Irene worked in several restaurants in the area and retired from the Oregon school cafeteria after more than 25 years of service.

She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, and spending time with her family.

Irene was a member of the Christian Church of Oregon.

Irene passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at a Mound City nursing home.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband  (1990); daughter-in-law, Alice Carroll; three sisters, Verna Mae Hogan, Celia Alwes and her husband Elvin, Erma Walker and her husband Lester; sister-in-law, Pauline Hanner and husband Kenneth; brother-in-law, Lawrence “Tuffy” Carroll; granddaughter, CarlaSu Spencer;  grandson, Peter Gladman; great granddaughter, Amanda Resendiz; and great grandson, Gregory Gladman.

Survivors include her children, Charles Carroll of Cuenca, Ecuador, Gary (Nadine) Carroll of Boerne, Texas, and Sandra (Melvin) Gladman of Mound City, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, December 11, 2020, Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon. Interment: Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials: Holt County Toy Fund or Show-Me Christian Youth Home.