- Born on: September 8, 1942
- Departed on: January 27, 2012
Carol Lea Reid
Although I have not seen Carol for many years, my memories include many days of our youth when we partied and danced and shared the blessings of seeing our children grow up together. Carol was a big part of making many wonderful family memories on holidays and birthdays. She and her sister Doris played a big part in the beginning of my 40 year career at Muscatine Power and Water when Doris recommended me to take over her job there in the Purchasing Department. Carol was deeply loved by her family and I know that she will be missed. On behalf of myself and my family, we offer our sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss.
I remember she always had a smile for us... And a meal. You just didn't go to Aunt Carol's, you were welcomed into her and Dallas's home with hugs, plates of great food and big love. Aunt Carol was beautiful inside and out and she will always be in our hearts.
I miss my mom so much already. I have so many great memories of my mom with the most recent ones of how excited she would be when she knew I was coming to visit her and we would stay up sometimes almost all night or really late just talking and laughing. It was very hard to see my mom go through her journey with enfazema but I will never forget her strenght. My mom was one of the most strongest, giving and caring individuals I will ever know who always put herself last. Even in her most deepest darkest times when I would ask her how she was doing she would commit back "I'm fine, How are you doing? Those are the things I remember most about my mom. To her husband and to both of my sisters I give you all an extreme Thank You from the bottom of my heart for taking such great care of her. MOM I MISS YOU DEARLY LOVE YOU, BOO (SHANNON)
So sorry for your loss. I remember when I was 16 and met Carol at Rid-A-Bird.l The older girls, Carol, Neatie and Corky took me under their wings to show me what to do when needed. She was a great lady! Always talked about her family with a smile! I really lost track of her after all the years together, which I would have known her later in life so that I could tell her I really appreciated her friendship. Rest in Peace, good friend.
Carol's stories and laughter will be remembered forever. Dallas and Carol's daughter took care of her at home and did an excellent job to make her comfortable.
Mom always said, I can always give you advice. But it's up to you to take it!!!!!!!!!!! I could always come to you for everything advice ,money ,laughter,babysitting A shoulder to cry on or a finger to wipe away the tears,even a hug when you didn't need it..You showed me how to be a mom.You were the best and I hope I do you proud.You always put everyone else first. Thanks for letting me put you first if even for a short time.I will cherish every moment that you let me take care of you. You gave me lots of memories to tell. I miss you,your smile,your voice. I LOVE YOU MOM
Shannon, My deepest sympathies during this hard time. I unexpectedly lost my dad 4 years ago & there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him or think of a great memory with him. It is those wonderful memories that will always keep you smiling. Carol was a wonderful lady. I can still remember like it was yesterday sitting at the kitchen table playing cards with your mom & Dallas and they always had the "oldies" music playing. Hugs... Angie
I have so many GREAT memories with my grandma. One thing I am great full for is that I never had to fight to be apart of her life. She was always there for me. She helped my mother, brother, & I in times of need as well as the whole family. I remember the whole family sitting at the kitchen table & in the living room listening to music, Oldes but Goodies. She would sing with all us kids & dance. I couldn't have ever asked for a better grandma. I am so great full that she is & always will be, no matter how far apart we are now, apart of my life forever. She was so loving & caring of all of us, family & friends. I loved hearing about her life stories, & when she would tell me about her life she never had a bad moment, & if she did she never dwelled apon it. She talked about everyone in such good ways, & i just don't think she could ever find anything bad about anyone. She always thought about the good. She laughed, loved, & lived life like there was no tomorrow. She is never gone, for she is always near. Never say good-bye for good-bye's are far to long. So grandma I will see you sooner or later either way I will see you again & I can tell you about my life. Grandmother’s Wonderful Legacy There Is A Wonderful Legacy Of Which I Wish To Tell About A Beautiful Lady That We Loved So Well Her Strength Lives Within Us And Grows Stronger Each Day Her Honor Still Lingers Though Her Life Has Slipped Away I Miss The Sound Of Her Laughter And Her Stern Lectures Too! I Miss Hearing Her Say, “I Love You†She Fought A Good Battle Then Gave Up The Fight To Rest In The Arms Of Jesus What A Beautiful Sight In Our Hearts Her Memory Will Always Stay Nothing Could Ever Take Her Remembrance Away In Loving Memory Of Carol Reid Who Departed This World - January 27th 2012 Love & Miss you Grandma I will see you later
So sorry for your loss. I remember when I was 16 and met Carol at Rid-A-Bird.l The older girls, Carol, Neatie and Corky took me under their wings to show me what to do when needed. She was a great lady! Always talked about her family with a smile! I really lost track of her after all the years together, which I would have known her later in life so that I could tell her I really appreciated her friendship. Rest in Peace, good friend.
One of my greasest memories of Mom was when I would visit her weekly and we would sit at her kitchen table and just talk. She would drink her coffee and I would drink a soda and we would smoke cigerettes. We would laugh about things and later when I left to go home I couldn't wait to go do it all over agian. She was/is the greatest mother on earth, always putting others first... she would cook a dinner for all of us and then sit down while we all ate, then later she would eat when she was all relaxed. She loved to play 50's & 60's music and sometimes if all was right she would do the stroll across the floor, such a beautiful woman. (Hug your Mom as much as you can)!
Shannon, Doug and Nihcole, My deepest sympathy to you and your family! May God comfort you during this difficult time. I'll keep you in my prayers!
I have lots of memories with Grandma. One of the first I remember was when she got to hold Cameron for the first time. She caught me rocking without holding him and told me that she used to do the same thing. Or all the times we would come down to just visit and after awhile she would yell at Dallas. The best I had was when it was Thanksgiving and we are played Catch Phrase. It was a blast. She was always so loving. I miss her a lot.
Mom always said, I can always give you advice. But it's up to you to take it!!!!!!!!!!! I could always come to you for everything advice ,money ,laughter,babysitting A shoulder to cry on or a finger to wipe away the tears,even a hug when you didn't need it..You showed me how to be a mom.You were the best and I hope I do you proud.You always put everyone else first. Thanks for letting me put you first if even for a short time.I will cherish every moment that you let me take care of you. You gave me lots of memories to tell. I miss you,your smile,your voice. I LOVE YOU MOM
Grandma I still miss you. It is hard to think that you are up in heaven with God. I still remember you voice. I cannot remember you laugh as much any more cause it has been far to long. I think about you all the time. I hope you are doing wonder full up there with the rest of the family. Tell everyone I said hello. I love & miss you sooo very much. Rest In Peace.
Dallas and family, Although it has been a while since we've seen you we will remember always the times we spent together and the fun we had. You have our deepest sympathy. Brian and Kim Campbell and family
About a 3 months before Mom passing I started to tell her dreams I had to give her somthing to laugh at. You see I always dream every night now and most of them dont make much sence. Any way we would talk about what they ment and laugh together, so here lately when I went over to Moms like I always did during the week to help take care of her. I asked her if she had any dreams to tell me about and she said yes I had one about my Mom and I wish they would take all them covers off of her. (When grams was alive she always loved to have atleast 3 or 4 covers on the bed when she slept), so i replyed to mom you know gramma she loved her covers. She then said to me, she was also telling me somthing but I can't remember what it was. She rememberd a little while later and told me that Gramma said that the next time she came she would be bringing the Chariot with her. I told her that I loved her and she said she didn't know what that ment and I said Mom you will understand when it's time. I then said to her " Hey Mom the next time your talk to Gramma tell her I love her" She turned her head to look at me and said " Tell her your god damn self" I laughed so hard! i still do when I think about it. Again I was telling her about a dream that I had a week before she passed and before I was 5 minutes into it she started saying " OK, OK, OK," I was putting her favorite lotion on her which was BROWN SUGAR, so I figured that she wanted me to stop with the lotion. So I said Mom are you saying Ok to the lotion or my dream story, and she said " your dream, you are boring me to death". My Mom was not only a beautiful woman and a great Mom but she was also FUNNY, I will remember them moments for all of my life......
I have alot of memories with grandma. One time during the summer, i went over to see how she was doing. Before she could see who was there i had went to get in the fridge to see if she had a pop. Just about the time i went to reach for the door she yells at me, " Brooklyn you better not be getting into my fridge! She could tell when anyone was in her fidge. The last time i saw grandma before she passed i was standing by the bed with Shannon and Sassy wanted up on the bed. When we got her up on the bed grandma said " Whos that dog?" " Thats not my dog." After a while of trying to convence her that Sassy was her dog she finally confessed that Sassy was hers. I will miss you alot grandma! I love you to the moon and back!
So sorry to hear of Carol passing prayers are with Dallas and the kids. Always enjoyed spending time with the two of them when I worked at smarje tool
