After returning home, Carol first worked as a private nurse for the Schultz Family, as well as, other families in the surrounding communities. Carol then began a lengthy career as a registered nurse at Newman Memorial Hospital working as a Home Health nurse, a charge nurse, and as the Director of Nursing, always willing to help wherever needed. After retiring from Newman Memorial, Carol went to work at the Shattuck Nursing Home where she worked as the Director of Nursing. She was dedicated to her community and served as a volunteer at the Ellis County Food Bank and the Shattuck Windmill Park. One of her personal hobbies that brought her joy was gardening. Carol loved to grow a garden, always proud of her tomatoes and squash, and Ross especially loved the watermelons. She was a loving wife and mother, making extra efforts to always cook a special cake or pie on birthdays. Her memory will be cherished by her children, Jon King and his wife, Trina, of Shattuck, OK, and Sherri Kerr and her husband, Shawn, of Lazbuddie, TX. Three special grandsons, Tracen Rabon, Conrad King, and Emitt King, and three step grandchildren, Taylor, Bo and Luke Kerr, her aunt, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband of 54 years, Ross King.
After returning home, Carol first worked as a private nurse for the Schultz Family, as well as, other families in the surrounding communities. Carol then began a lengthy career as a registered nurse at Newman Memorial Hospital working as a Home Health nurse, a charge nurse, and as the Director of Nursing, always willing to help wherever needed. After retiring from Newman Memorial, Carol went to work at the Shattuck Nursing Home where she worked as the Director of Nursing. She was dedicated to her community and served as a volunteer at the Ellis County Food Bank and the Shattuck Windmill Park. One of her personal hobbies that brought her joy was gardening. Carol loved to grow a garden, always proud of her tomatoes and squash, and Ross especially loved the watermelons. She was a loving wife and mother, making extra efforts to always cook a special cake or pie on birthdays. Her memory will be cherished by her children, Jon King and his wife, Trina, of Shattuck, OK, and Sherri Kerr and her husband, Shawn, of Lazbuddie, TX. Three special grandsons, Tracen Rabon, Conrad King, and Emitt King, and three step grandchildren, Taylor, Bo and Luke Kerr, her aunt, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband of 54 years, Ross King.
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