Margaret W Carroll

Margot Carroll, 88, went peacefully on to larger life on Dec. 8, 2012 at the Golden Living Care Center, Indep., MO where she had been living after suffering a Stroke in Oct. Margot, originally from Raytown, lived at John Knox Village from 2006-2012. A Memorial Service/Resurrection Mass celebrating Margot’s life will be held at 10:30am on Sat., Dec. 15, 2012 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 East 65th St., Raytown, MO. The family will welcome family & friends in the church hall following the service.

Margaret (Margot) Willey Carroll was born June 18, 1924 in Liverpool, England to John Willey & Margaret (Peg) Blundell Willey. When her father nicknamed Margaret ‘Margot’ it was a name that stuck, as all knew her as Margot. Margot excelled in school, earning a Liverpool Junior City Scholarship to what America would consider a “Private” school when she was 11, an honor for which she was very proud. Her education continued at Hereford Teachers’ College, University of Birmingham/Midland, graduating on July 28, 1944. Margot worked as a teacher in all subjects, which began her life of service to others. While teaching, she volunteered to distribute coffee, donuts & other snacks to the American G.I.’s that were stationed at Burtonwood. It was there that she met the love of her life, Adron Carroll, from Blue Diamond, KY. They married on Oct. 13, 1945 at All Saints Church in Childwell, Liverpool. Adron & Margot traveled the world since Adron was in the Air Force for 30 years. Choosing to become an American Citizen Margot was naturalized on Aug. 10, 1954.

Margot shined as a military wife; entertaining and continuing her community service by volunteering at Base Thrift Stores & Hospitals and serving as a Brownie/Girl Scout Leader. In 1973, Margot returned to school, attending St. Luke’s School of Nursing and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She also received an Associate of Applied Science from Penn Valley Nursing School, serving as class Chaplain, graduating in 1978. As a Registered Nurse in MO and KS, she worked at St. Luke’s on the Plaza for several years & as a Visiting Nurse. During the 1970’s & 80’s Margot volunteered at The Good Samaritan Project, Planned Parenthood; joined a Grief Group which held together and met monthly for over 25 years & volunteered for the Raytown Shepherd’s Center, driving people to medical appointments.

The constant driving force was always her dedication to God and the Episcopal Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, leading Children’s Church, leading Bible Studies in her home, serving as Church Woman’s President & Treasurer and always singing in the Choir. Her faith was also evident in her long term attendance at Al-anon, where she once again was support to others as well as herself.

Margot was preceded in death by her parents & husband. She is survived by her younger brothers, Kenneth J. Willey of Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom & Graeme B. Willey of Mt. Eliza, Victoria, Australia; four children, Linda M. Sherwood (Robert), Andrew L. Carroll (Carolyn), Philip L. Carroll (Tonia) & Barbara J. Wegener (Daniel Scroggins); former son-in- law, Donald Wegener & former daughter-in-law Phyllis Carroll. Margot was Grandmother to Kristina Hoover (Ferlain), Matthew Sherwood (Michele); Angela Reynolds (Greg), Andrew Carroll, Jr., Sean Carroll, Scott Carroll; Kimberly Vaughn (David), Michael Taylor, Ryan and Hannah Carroll; Alan Wegener (Emily), Jeffrey Wegener (Meredith), Jonathan Wegener; 18 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren; Aunt to dozens in England, Australia & the US and Friend to all she met. The family wishes to thank all those who have cared for Margot over the past several months and years, her Primary & Specialty Health Care Providers, those at Golden Living & Crossroads Hospice; but especially Beci Bosley & Janet Carney. Donations may be made to the Church for a memorial fund in Margot’s name, the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or the American Heart Assoc. May she go from strength to strength in the life of perfect service in thy heavenly kingdom, Amen. Condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com.