Norma Carole Rizk Ridout
March 25, 1944 — September 10, 2023
Norma Carole Rizk Ridout, 79, passed away on September 10, 2023, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born in Des Moines on March 25, 1944, to Carl and Lenore (Taylor) Rizk.
Carole attended East High School. She worked at Central Tractor in Des Moines for 20+ years.
Carole’s ambition was to travel along the road of life, meeting each event with kindness, understanding, and wisdom. Nothing was too difficult for her.
Carole was generous with many charities. She enjoyed cooking, horse racing, and games of chance. Carole loved animals and had two special dogs, Snoopy and Peety.
She is survived by her nephew, Mike (Dani) Hodge, many great-nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Neil Rizk, and nephew Mark Hodge.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2023 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery after the services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Animal Rescue League or Disabled American Veterans, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Doug and Muffin Kinney & Family
09/15/2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Although Carol was not a blood relative we considered her part of our extended family. She will be greatly missed at our family gatherings. Rest in peace dear, kind Carol. Love, Doug & Muffin Kinney and Family
Merry Porter-Perry, Douglas Perry
09/13/2023
Cousin Carole, was a total delight. Very welcoming. Met Carole, during a visit with my true friend, Dan DeBakey. We stayed in Dans caravan , while having a delightful visit .
Thank you for your hospitality and kindness, during our visit. You will be warmly remembered as well as deeply missed.
May your family and friends comfort one another. May the promise of Jesus Christ grant you all Peace. Many blessings,
and love being expressed .
Doug Perry
Julie Simon
09/13/2023
Carole was a compassionate, lovely lady. My Dad grew up with some of the Rizk family in Des Moines and we thought highly of Carole. God bless her.
Jenny Rae Moore
09/12/2023
You are loved Carole, I will always miss you. Love Jenny