Carol Joyce Striplin

January 13, 1946 - September 1, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Carol Joyce Striplin, 70, of Springfield, died at 8:38 am, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1946 in Springfield to Frederick Paul and Mary Jane (Bretz) Collins. She married Charles Leroy Striplin on October 2, 1965. Preceding her in death are her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Striplin of Springfield; two daughters, Tamela (Dan) Pasch of Buffalo and Melissa (Shon) Orrill of Pleasant Plains; five grandchildren, Brittany (Ryan) Gamber, Kayla Pasch, Kody Pasch, Collin Orrill, and Chase Orrill; four great-grandchildren, Dayton Gamber, Charleigh Gamber, Kortni Stang, and Gabriella Gamber; one brother, Paul Edward (JoAnn) Collins of Rochester; two nephews, Greg (Cheryl) Collins of Rochester and Kevin (Fiancé Janet Prather) Collins of Springfield; several cousins; and the East Edwards Kids.

Carol was formerly an employee of CVS Pharmacy until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, animals and spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorial Gathering: 5-7 pm, Thursday September 8, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield.

Graveside Service: 10 am, Friday September 9, 2016 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Dan Pasch officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Visitation Information

Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Time: 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Date: Friday, September 9, 2016

Time: 10:00 am

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Address:

5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707

(217) 492-4070 Map

Cemetery Information

Camp Butler National Cemetery

Address:

5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707

(217) 492-4070 Map

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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Kelly Sullivan-Herman posted on 9/8/16

The family and friends (loved ones) of Carol are not walking alone on this road, this family I know, will not let this grief become a source of bitterness. They know that the Holy Spirit is also called the Comforter. God will use your sorrow to strengthen your relationship with Him. Remember, the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in Spirit. I love each and everyone one of you and I will always be praying for each.

Barbara Marion-Mohay posted on 9/5/16

Our world has lost a very special person, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She'll be sadly missed. We wnt way back. We met through family ties. My grandparents, Ralph and Nellie Reay and aunt Jane Stewart were close friends. We went on to be school classmates at Washington Jr High and then Feitshans. We also went to church together too. We had great fun at YMCA Co-Rec Club dances. We use to walk downtown together to shop around or go to the library. We walked a lot of miles together. I remember her brother Paul used to pick us up late after coi-rec dances. God bless him being older. I've tried to call her occasionally to keep in touch, since we were both rather homebound by health problems. But we had a lot in common and we liked each other. Just talking with her endeared my heart. Friends come and go but Carol kept popping back up but like a beautiful, unexpected rose. Love you and will sadly miss you.

Helen Banks posted on 9/4/16

May the peace of GOD be with your family.

Toby Ridall posted on 9/4/16

So sorry for your loss Charlie. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Stan and Pam cheung posted on 9/4/16

Our condolences to the family. May God Almighty diirect your steps at a time such as this. Stan cheung

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