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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