Carol A. Shell

Carol A. Shell of Danville, IL, passed away at 8:13am, Tuesday, August 9,2022, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Osa M. {Collom} Miller. She is survived by her children, Darla Crippin (Randy Thomas) of Danville, IL; Vanessa (Dave) Norman of Terre Haute, IN; Tim (Crystal) Shell of Newport, IN, and Eric (Amanda) Shell of Dana, IN; her six grandchildren, Travis Fischer, Elaina (Nate) Hull, Amber Smoker, Austin Shell, Christopher Sanders, & Erica Shell; her great grandchildren, James Fischer, Jesse Fischer, Patrick Hull, Logan Hull, Oliver Hull, Drake Shell, & Vincent Smoker; her sister, Sarah Mullen of Indianapolis, IN; many nieces & nephews; as well as the children of Don Wright, Toni Shepherd, Tammy Bolser, Vicki Peppers, Dan Wright, & Mark Wright and their families. She was preceded in death by her special companion of 26 years, Don Wright, on February 3, 2007; her infant granddaughter, Briland Grace Hull; her brothers, Tom & Terry Miller; and her sister, Shirley Peterson. Carol retired in 2001 working the last shift from the former Georges Buffet in Danville after 24 years as a waitress. She also formerly worked at Bills Grill in Tilton, IL, and most recently Village Garden in Danville. She was a member of the Cayuga Christian Church and a 1958 graduate of Cayuga High School. She was a former 4-H leader for 5 years. Carol enjoyed watching TV, movies, sewing, crocheting, cooking, baking, and traveling. She also enjoyed listening to Country Music, gospel music DVDs, and playing the piano or keyboard. A celebration of Carols life will be held at 11:00am, Friday, August 12, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, IN 47928 with Ashton Stewart officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Thomas Cemetery, Newport, IN. Memorial donations may be given in her name to Parkinsons Research. Please join her family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation (Eastern Standard Time) Thursday August 11, 2022 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Cayuga, IN 47928 Funeral Service (Eastern Standard Time) Friday August 12, 2022 11:00 AM DeVerter Funeral Home 215 North Division Cayuga, IN 47928