Mary Ellen Carroll, 86, of Atwood, IL, died of pancreatic cancer at 9:50am Wednesday (December 8, 2010), at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, December 11, 2010 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL, with the Rev. Conrad Heisner officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until time of services at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be in the Lake Fork Cemetery, rural Atwood, IL.
Mary was born on November 13, 1924 in rural Moultrie County, the daughter of Fred J. and Florence (Beebe) Warner. She married Marion A. "Cobb" Carroll on February 10, 1942. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1996.
Survivors include two sons: Norman "Nub" (Diana) Carroll of Tuscola, IL and Ed Carroll of Atwood, IL; one daughter: Donna Joann (Ken) Wagner of Deltona, FL; three brothers: Kenneth and Dicky Warner both of Atwood, IL, and Larry Warner of Bourbon, IL; sister: June Tuggle of Sullivan, IL; sister-in-law Maxine Creamer of Assumption, IL; five grandchildren: Pattie (Jeff) Wilson of Tuscola, IL; Lori (Greg) Miller of Mahomet, IL; Matt Carroll of Tuscola IL; Ken "Sonny" (Kim) Wagner, and Mark Wagner; six great-grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces, and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers: Wilford and Donald Warner.
Mary supported Marion with the family farm and homemaking. She was modest, funny, hard-working, and caring. She made excellent homemade beef and noodles and Salisbury steak. She mashed potatoes from her garden and deviled eggs from her chickens. She loved hosting summer get-togethers and Christmas parties.
Above all Mary was devoted to family. She remembered everyone's birthdays, anniversaries, wedding dates, and family history. She treasured family photos and posted them prominently throughout the home. Even when her health declined, she kept in touch with cards or a phone call. She will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.