Carolyn V. Truitt

Carolyn V. Carol Truitt, age 68, of Potosi, passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at  Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 5, 1944, outside of  Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Paul and Mary D. (Sharp) Clary. Carol graduated from high school in  Knox City, MO. She attended nursing school in Kirksville,  MO, where she was also employed at the local hospital in the maternity ward. In 1966, Carol was united in marriage to Charles Truitt in Novinger, MO. After their marriage, the couple moved to Potosi where Carol and Charles raised a family. She was an avid doll collector. Carol volunteered her time at the elementary school in  Potosi sharing her doll collection. She also enjoyed crafts, crocheting, knitting and camping. Carols greatest joy was her three grandsons whom she adored.

Survivors include her loving husband, Charles, Potosi; their children: Connie Truitt, Potosi; Charles A. Chuck (Theresa Ungs) Truitt, Potosi; Chad (Jodie) Truitt, Dickeyville; three grandchildren: Keondric, Gavyn and Deric Schoenberger; her brothers and sisters: Marilyn Mim(Larry) McCann, Louisville, KY; Jacquelyn Jackie (Chuck) Howerton, Hurdland, MO; David (Cheryl) Clary, Lake Tapawingo, MO; Larry (Karen) Clary, Bells, TN; other relatives and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held on  Monday, May 13, 2013, at  11:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in  Potosi with Reverend Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Burial was in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi. Family and friends called on  Sunday, May 12, 2013, from  4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Carolyn V. Truitt Memorial Fund has been established.