Carole was valedictorian of her 1955 graduating class of Chicora High School. She was a member of the Chicora Alliance Church. As a teenager she worked at the Soda Fountain in the Chicora Drug Store, and a teller at Mellon Bank in Chicora for 41 years; later working at the Butler Court House.
She is survived by her 3 children:
Cindy Ferris (Jim Jewart)
Mark Francis and his wife Chantel
Jeff Francis and his wife Tyra
All of Chicora.
8 Grandchildren:
Mark Francis
Dustin Ferris (Erin)
Allene Francis
Tashawa Francis
Brad Francis (Desire)
Autumn Fair and husband Travis
Elizabeth Francis
Luke Francis
2 sisters:
Patricia Maust
Eleanor “Joe” Buzard
A brother:
Fred (Carolyn) Rodgers
Sandra Rodgers (Bill)
Sandra Rodgers (Tom)
8 Great-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by:
2 Brothers:
William “Bill” Rodgers
Thomas “Tom” Rodgers
2 Brothers-in-law:
Doctor Paul Maust
Jim Buzard
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm, Monday
Funeral services will be at STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2024 with Reverend Mark Wallace officiating, followed by interment in Hemphill Cemetery, Chicora, PA