Carol Jean Meador, 78, of Lanark, IL, died on Wednesday November 4, 2020. Carol was born May 29, 1942 to Ralph and Marian (Meinders) Benell in Freeport, IL. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and Homemaker. Carol loved floral arranging, crocheting, yearly shopping trips with her sister Pat, playing the organ, and dancing with her husband Bill. She also loved to travel and bake for her friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William (Bill) Meador of Lanark, IL; siblings: Patricia Folk and Robert (Patty) Benell all of Lanark, IL; step-children: Ronald (Sue) Meador of Chadwick, IL, Pamela (Rick) Myers of Lanark, IL, Donna (Joe) Janssen of Chadwick, IL, Jacqueline (Hank) Baer of Williams, AZ; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and in laws.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Marian, siblings Gary Benell, Joyce Thomas, Jerry Sjoberg, Judith Colbert, Linda Reese, and step daughter Barbara Meador.

No visitation or services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will be at a later date in Lanark Cemetery. No flowers, and donations can be made to Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL.

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