Evelyn Carol Carroll

Evelyn was born April 2, 1931, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. As a young child, she moved to Henderson, Texas, with her family. Eventually she settled in Tyler, Texas, with her husband to raise their two daughters.

Evelyn was a homemaker who loved to bake, cook, embroidery, and sew. She also belonged to a quilting bee. Her love of caring for others caused her to enroll at Texas Eastern Nursing School, and training occurred at Mother Frances Hospital. Evelyn graduated in 1968 and earned a LVN degree. She also received the prestigious Nightingale award, which is given to one outstanding graduate.

Evelyn was a faithful servant of the Lord and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She lived her life helping others with an open heart and a kind word.

She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Tyler Police Department.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Julian Dendy Carroll; parents Ira Wilkerson Rasco and Ethel Mae Short; brother Ira B. Rasco.

Survivors include her sister Betty Strain of Caulfield, Missouri; daughters Vicki (Russell) Cook of Garland and Susan (Ed) Pitka of Lindale; grandchildren, Carmen (Brian) Morgan and Matthew (Erin) Cook; great –granddaughter, Adeline Cook.

A celebration of life memorial for Evelyn will be held Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tylermemorial.com for the Carroll family.