Carol Kay Kiesel

Funeral service for Carol Kay Kiesel, 63, of Gainesville are set for Tuesday January 26, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Whaley United Methodist Church, under the direction of Geo J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Kiesel passed away peacefully on Sunday January 24, 2010 at her residence.

Carol was born April 2, 1946 in Evansville, Indiana to Orvel and Jewell Stewart. She was a loving and caring wife to Paul Kiesel for 36 years raising four children. She was a dedicated member of Whaley Church for 35 years serving most recently as chair of the Bereavement Committee as well as a member of the Administration Council and the Lamplighters circle. She was a published author of three cookbooks with the most recent being "Carol's Sugar Free Sweet Treats". She was the inspiration behind the local "Bear Hugs" program of the Home Hospice of Cooke County. Becoming the first seamstress volunteer and providing numerous keepsake bears to many bereaved families. She was recently elected president of a local book club.

Carol is survived by many loved ones including her husband Paul Kiesel of the home. Four children: April and Tim Ross of Lonfview, Texas, Paul David and Cheron Kiesel of Rogers, Arkansas, Lyndell and Christina Kiesel of Midwest, OK, and Michael and Cassie Kiesel of Midwest City, Ok; thirteen grandchildern and two great - grand - children; one brother: Ronnie Stewart of Ada, Ok and many nieces and nephews and cousins and friends.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents and one sister Annette Schier.

Carol enjoyed devoting her time to whomever needed her that day. She lived her life wanting to understand the whole Bible and her life reflects that by the love, caring, and kindness that so many people received from her. She gladdened a lot of lives and will be forever missed.