Carol Ann Anderson
September 20, 1944-August 23, 2024
Carol Ann (Kolbeck) Anderson died peacefully as the sun was rising at the Rainbow Hospice on Aug. 23, 2024.
Born on Sept. 20, 1944, she grew up in the Palmyra-Eagle area.
She was a mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many.
She is survived by her seven children: Roy (Dawn) Anderson, Angela Arndt (Don Davies), Robert Anderson, DeeAnna Palomino (Joe Henderson), Lori (Randy) Wintlend, Amy (Todd) Duffrin and Morgan Quinn (Shannon Moreno).
She is further survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Shawn Anderson, Shae (Sandi) Anderson, Erik (Sam) Arndt, Monika Arndt, Christy (Eric) McCarville, Michael (Maria) Thorman, CJ Palomino, Seth Wintlend (Courtney Larson), Madilynn Wintlend (Andrew Cashin), Mariah Lord, Charrae Moreno, Saphira Moreno, Kyle Hoefs, Kody Hoefs, Audri Anderson, Erwin Anderson, Camille Anderson, Andy Arndt, Owen Arndt, Ella Arndt, Skyle McCarville, Sage McCarville, Willow McCarville, Mila Larson and Denver Wintlend. She is survived by her brother Matt (Melissa) Kolbeck and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Evelyn Kolbeck; sisters, Connie King and Jeanie Lass; brother-in-law Bill King, Sr.; son-in-law, Dan Arndt; daughter-in-law Jill Anderson; beloved grandson Craig Thorman and her cherished dogs, Princess and Halo.
Mom was an accomplished poet with many of her poems published in the newspaper. She enjoyed going to hear country and rock and roll bands, especially Elvis impersonators (mom was an avid Elvis fan); dancing, working in her flower garden and spending time with family and friends.
She was a proud member of Red Hat Sizzling Sweethearts, attaining the title of vice queen. She also enjoyed volunteering at Twice is Nice and finding a good bargain.
Mom never left a conversation without saying, “I love you.” We love you, Mom!
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson. Visitation will take place at the funeral hom from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Rainbow Hospice and Jefferson County Humane Society.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Bill Kontny and the staff of Fort Healthcare Intensive Care Unit. They would also like to thank the staff at Rainbow Hospice for exceptional care for Anderson in her final days.
To honor the family’s request, please wear red or purple to her services (the more sparkles, the better).
