Carol Charlotte Holley

Carol Charlotte (Johnson) Holley, 60, of Mishawaka, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday evening, August 15, 2016.

Carol was born December 24, 1955 in Mishawaka, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lois (Walker) Johnson. She lived her entire life in Mishawaka.

Carol loved caring for children and worked as a nanny for over 20 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mishawaka and American Legion Post #303 Auxiliary in River Park. Carol enjoyed flower gardening and keeping a tidy home. She traveled the entire United States.

Carol married Thomas Wayne Holley, Jr., on August 14, 1971 and he survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Cristy (Holley) Evans of Dowagiac; two granddaughters, Charity Charlotte Evans and Cassidy Virginia Evans; and a sister, Eileen Bennett of Mishawaka.

Besides her parents, Carol was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Johnson and Barbara Johnson-Beck.

Services honoring the life and faith of Carol Holley will be held Friday, August 19, at 11 am in First United Methodist Church, 201 E. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Pastor Rick Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may spend time with Carol’s family Thursday, August 18, from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka.

Memorials are suggested to Center for Hospice Care. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.