Friday, June 29, 2018

Obituary -- Carol Ann Kerwin 1942-2018

Carol Ann Hunt Kerwin, 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2018.  She was a life long resident of Worth County, with deep family roots.

Carol Ann was born April 20, 1944  in Nodaway County to Jubal Hunt and Opal Hensley Hunt.  Carol Ann enjoyed being the older sister of James (deceased 1946), Roberta (Bobbi Jo), Dennis (deceased 1998), John, Daniel, Timothy, Lisa and Lena.

Carol Ann graduated from Worth County High in 1962.  She went on to follow secretarial studies at Platte Business College.  Carol Ann worked in Maryville post graduation.

Carol Ann was united in marriage to the love of her life, James Morice Kerwin on April 25, 1964 at St Joseph Parish, Parnell, MO.   While Carol Ann and James established their family they lived on the Foland place farm.  Welcomed to this union were Martha Ann, James Anthony and Sarah Ann.  They moved to the Herndon place farm and finally in to Grant City, MO.

Carol Ann stayed at home with the children until they were school age, then went to work at Production Credit Association (PCA), Northwestern Mutual Life and owner of the Grant City Flower Shop.  She enjoyed the camaraderie of working at the county collector office in later years.

In addition to her family and work, Carol Ann was very busy within her community.  She was an active parishioner and Eucharist Minister at St. Joseph’s Parish.  Active in 4-H in youth, Carol Ann was a 4-H Community Leader while her children were active members.  VFW Women’s Auxiliary funnel cake booth kept her busy during most community events.  Always a supporter of the electoral process, Carol Ann served at polling stations regularly. 

A wonderful cook and baker,  Carol Ann collected cookbooks any chance she got.  An avid reader she spent many an hour reviewing periodicals as well as reviewing her cookbook collection.  She delighted in traveling, especially to the Branson area to watch a few shows, explore the community, enjoy some wonderful meals and enjoy family.

Carol Ann is survived by her husband James, her daughter Martha (Ron) Christian of Maryville, Mo, son Jim of Grant City, Mo and daughter Sarah (Mike) Flanagan of Overland Park, KS.  Grandchildren:  Corey (Heidi) Kerwin of Creston, IA, Racheal (Alan) Wilson of Bellevue, NE, Drew(Dava) Christian of St. James, MO, Andy Kerwin of Clearfield, IA, Michael Christian of Overland Park, KS, Jubal (Holly) Kerwin, of Mount Ayr, IA, Bethany Christian of Maryville, MO
Great Grandchildren: Rayleigh, Gunner, Violet, Evelyn, Layton, Cardor.
Siblings:  Bobbi Jo (Michael) Bainum of Redding, IA, John (Joyce) Hunt of Coralville, IA, Danny Hunt of Grant City, MO, Timothy (Cynthia) Hunt of New Hampton, MO, Lisa Hargrave of Grant City, MO, and Lena Hunt of Grant City, MO.  In-laws: Martin Kerwin, Ravenwood, MO and Patsy Kerwin, Houston, TX, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents  Jubal & Opal,  brothers, James & Dennis, sisters-in-law, Arda Kerwin and Mary Jo Guard, brothers-in-law,  Robert Kerwin, Edward Guard, John Hargrave

Per Carol Ann’s wishes she will be helping advance medical science.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the V.F.W. Post #3123 Auxiliary or Worth County Alumni Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 P.M. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri with visitation from 4:00 P.M. to service.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell, Missouri with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to service.

Inurnment will be at a later date in Seven Dolars Cemetery in Parnell, Missouri.




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