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Carol Foley Obituary
She was born on August 7th 1943, in McLean, Illinois, to Ernest M. Clymer and Doris A. Clymer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Alvetta (Ruth) Clymer, two brothers: Robert Church, Duane Cobb, and two sisters: Betty Marie Clymer, Marilyn (Jane) Mayberry.
Surviving are two daughters Angela (Foley) Ludwig of Chatham, IL and Tamela (Foley) Shults of Monument, CO; five grandchildren: Amanda, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, Will, and Lexi; one brother John Clymer and one sister Mary Pointer.
Carol was a member of Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, IL and New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO.
Carol thoroughly enjoyed attending social activities, church, shopping and spending time with her family. Her favorite role was being "Nana on Wheels" to her beloved grandchildren. She was a true inspiration and spent many years volunteering in the patient transportation department at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL and later became the Resident Ambassador at Liberty Heights Skilled Nursing Facility where she resided on and off over the last several years.
A Celebration of Life ceremony for family and friends will be held on Sunday May 15, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Freedom Home, 10080 Lexington Dr, Colorado Springs, CO. Burial will be at DeWitt Cemetery later this summer.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Home, Colorado Springs or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carol Foley
Mary McCoy
June 4, 2016
Carol I have to many memories to list. You were my first client with Homewatch and became my friend and for that I am forever grateful.
Lisa Benson
May 13, 2016
You will always be in our hearts and minds.
Lisa Benson
May 13, 2016
Miss Carol,
I remember the time Vivian and I invited you to go fishing. You had a previous engagement that day and you were unable to attend, however, you asked us to bring you some fish. After we returned from fishing, we filleted three plump Rainbow Trout, seared them to a golden brown, sautéed cauliflower and green beans. We also whipped up a Key Lime pie for dessert. We didn't think you could put away two Rainbow Trout fillets; we were wrong. That afternoon, we dined and embarked upon many spirited conversations. You will always be remembered, as you touched our hearts immensely.
Patricia Owens-Hailey
May 13, 2016
What an amazing person, so much wisdom and love. I always enjoyed visiting with you , watching hallmark movies, and going in outings. You have surly left a stamp on my heart and will be missed greatly. I know your in heaven dancing with your husband. Sending much love and prayer to the family.
Vivian Carswell
May 13, 2016
You remain in our hearts and minds.
Krista Benson
May 13, 2016
You were such a joy to meet. I distinctly remember a few occasions where we sat and laughed for hours about anything and everything. You truly knew how to live life to the fullest. I will miss your spunk and charisma.
Vivian Carswell
May 13, 2016
Miss Carol,
We enjoyed so many social events with you such as going to dinner and to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. I remember you especially liked The Red Violin. We are flooded with fun and funny memories such as summer picnics watching Annie attack Tank, a dog twice her size! You had a way of transforming ordinary events, like a Bronco's game or watching Property Brothers TV show into elegant occasions. Your wisdom and strength will live on in our hearts and minds encouraging use to go farther, love deeper, while transforming, for the better, everything and everyone you touched.
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