Carol was formerly active in real estate as a rental property investor and manager for many years with her husband. Carol was a member of Tri-Kappa Sorority in Elwood as well as a 10-year member of the governing board of St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. She and Monty enjoyed camping for many years; playing cards with their good friends; and supporting all the activities at the First Baptist Church. She especially enjoyed sewing, gardening and caring for her property, and going to auctions in search of antiques. More than anything, Carol's family was the greatest aspect of her life, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol's family legacy includes her husband of 69 years, Monty Kleyla of Elwood; 3 daughters, Joan M. Songco of Roanoke, Judith A. Johnson of Huntington, and Sara Jane (husband Dan) Christman of Hartford City; 5 grandchildren, Alexander (Mindy) Christman, Casey Johnson, Emily (Jake) Buckles, Ben Johnson, and Chris (Grace) Christman; and 2 great-granddaughters, Cora Buckles and Louanna Buckles. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Harold (Virginia) Carpenter, Ralph Carpenter, and Horace (Mary) Carpenter.
A funeral service celebrating Carol's life and faith will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with their former pastor, Rev. Josh Carney officiating. Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday prior to the funeral at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.
Carol was formerly active in real estate as a rental property investor and manager for many years with her husband. Carol was a member of Tri-Kappa Sorority in Elwood as well as a 10-year member of the governing board of St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. She and Monty enjoyed camping for many years; playing cards with their good friends; and supporting all the activities at the First Baptist Church. She especially enjoyed sewing, gardening and caring for her property, and going to auctions in search of antiques. More than anything, Carol's family was the greatest aspect of her life, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol's family legacy includes her husband of 69 years, Monty Kleyla of Elwood; 3 daughters, Joan M. Songco of Roanoke, Judith A. Johnson of Huntington, and Sara Jane (husband Dan) Christman of Hartford City; 5 grandchildren, Alexander (Mindy) Christman, Casey Johnson, Emily (Jake) Buckles, Ben Johnson, and Chris (Grace) Christman; and 2 great-granddaughters, Cora Buckles and Louanna Buckles. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Harold (Virginia) Carpenter, Ralph Carpenter, and Horace (Mary) Carpenter.
A funeral service celebrating Carol's life and faith will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with their former pastor, Rev. Josh Carney officiating. Burial will follow in the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday prior to the funeral at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.
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