Frances Carroll
November 04, 2014
Frances Carroll passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was 85 years old. Frances was born on February 18, 1929 in Woden, Iowa, the daughter of John and Inez (Bell) Pollard. She grew up on a farm riding horses bareback, yodeling and doing chores with her siblings. Her fearless spirit worried family and others; and it was that spirit that carried her through the trials and tribulations she endured. She moved to Des Moines in 1948.
Frances was independent, hardworking, active, energetic, fun loving, spunky and full of life right up to the very end. She had a razor sharp mind and lived on the Southside most of her life, moving to Norwalk after retirement. Frances enjoyed playing bingo at Meskwaki Casino in Tama, traveling, playing cards and reading mystery novels. She also enjoyed listening to Bluegrass and Country music and was an avid Miami Dolphin fan. Above all, she will be remembered as a “mom” to many, a caregiver and always willing to take in those that needed a helping hand. There were always cookies in her cookie jar, she loved throwing the annual family 4th of July party and not even Santa could top her Christmas Eve gathering.
Frances is survived by her son, Dewayne (Lori Brewer) Carroll; daughter, Debbie (Dan) Belieu; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one due in December; sisters, Margaret (Rich) Drake and Helen Nyman; very special nephew, Mike Moen; dear friend, Alice Uhlman; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; sons, Dennis, Danny, Dale, Darrell and David Carroll; and her siblings, Gladys Matson, Ray Pollard and Eugene Pollard.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or JoAnne Milby’s Animal Sanctuary.
**Due to the road construction on SW 9th Street, the entrance to the funeral home is off of Fleur or SW 14th Street to Kenyon heading east.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dan Lewis and Family
11/09/2014
I am so sorry to hear about Frances' passing. She was a wonderful woman and friend and a great leader of her family. I enjoyed her friendship as I did many of the Carroll family. We shared many jokes together and I loved to make her laugh. She will be missed greatly.
Judy Jerome
11/09/2014
I met your mother thru Bingo at Meskwaki and Las Vegas. We enjoyed playing together and talking. When I went to bingo last night and they showed me the notice of her death. It was just a little over 2 weeks ago that we talked. Wonderful woman who had a heart of gold
Helen and Randy Nyman
11/07/2014
Thank you dewayne for letting us Know about your mothers passing, Our heart are aching at this time but we know she is happy in Heaven. sorry but I can't make it back there at this time As ever with much love aunt Helen and Randy.
Judy BeLieu
11/06/2014
I was so shocked. Had no idea she was even in the hospital. So sorry, I will miss her. There was never a time that she saw me that she didn't give me a hug. I will miss that. She was an angel, we always had a good time when we got together. She will find her family waiting for her and she will never be alone.
Jan and Art Arriola
11/06/2014
What a shock it was to hear of Aunt Frances passing. It was a little over a year ago that we last saw her and she was as we always remembered her full of life and ready to enjoy herself. She and Dewayne were both watching, I think, a football game and yelling at the tv with passion for the team they wanted to win. I can still hear them! She was a strong woman who lived a full life with many highs and lows and now is resting with her heavenly family. I hope she was able to enjoy her Dolphins who whopped our Chargers this past Sunday! We know your family is devastated by her loss. We pray that God will bring you all comfort.
Carolyn Dillard
11/06/2014
Without Mrs. Carroll, many of us would not have made it through high school. I was blessed to have grown up in the Carroll home, where many nights were spent in the pool and enjoying general tom foolery...the constant was Mrs. Carroll! She never yelled at us; we might have gotten a look of disappointment, but ALWAYS followed by a smile. She will be missed...Rest in Peace, Friend...
Your Friends at Faller, Kincheloe & Co.
11/06/2014
Debbie, Dwayne & family,
Our hearts are heavy with shock and sorrow at hearing of the passing of Frances. She was not only a long time client but most of all a dear friend. We will miss her smile and spunk and how she lit up our office whenever she was here. We are here for you if you need anything. May you all be comforted in your loving memories of your sweet mother. God's blessings to you all during this very difficult time.
Joel, Alan, Ryan, Angie, and all your friends at Faller, Kincheloe, & Co.
Billie Jessen
11/06/2014
I remember the first time I met Frances. She was parked in Alice's driveway. With her hand laid on the horn. I asked her if something was wrong. She politely said Yes, we have got to bingo. l learned quickly the importance of bingo. She was a remarkable lady. She will be missed
Joyce Kittleson
11/06/2014
MY Aunt Frances was one of the most fanatic women I have ever known. I admirer her strengths, spunk and most of all her kindness and love for others. I'm sorry for your loss Carroll family. GOD Bless to all.
Ron & Lorene Perkins
11/06/2014
We have only known Francis 2 years when she became our neighbor. A neighbor, she was!! We will miss her visits and our reminiscing in our evenings sitting outside every beautiful evenings. We enjoyed talking about the old time games we played outside as a kid but mostly she wasn't ashamed to talk about her family and how proud she was of them. Her spunk is unforgettable and her smile was very contagious. Carroll family, we are so sorry for your loss but hang onto her memories. Love you all.
Dick Crook
11/06/2014
So very sorry for your loss, Dewayne & Debbie and for all who knew her.
I remember very well that she ruled the roost, and although she appeared to be gentle, she could strike FEAR in the hearts of her children. It was a loving fear, but they would do anything to abide by her.
I was a good friend of Dave, and remember quite well that he had HUGE respect for her, and would do anything to NOT disappoint her. Dave was a bit of a rascal at times, and like his brothers, worried about his comeuppance with Frances much more so than his Dad.
Rest in everlasting peace, Frances Carroll, you've certainly earned it. The Carroll family reunion in heaven is gathering to watch over the many survivors, and now Frances has joined them.
Tommy Victory
11/06/2014
So very sorry for your loss. My memories of your Mother go back over 65 years. When my Dad passed a few years ago she gave me the best HUG I ever received!
Cory boylan
11/05/2014
I am so sorry for ur loss she was always like family she will be missed
Melodie (McCool) Biondi and family
11/05/2014
I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful, spunky, caring person. I am so blessed to have known her my entire life and she will always be in my thoughts and I will cherish our memories.
Thinking of you Debbie and Dewayne and family.
joe watt
11/05/2014
I am so sorry she was a wonderful person