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Caroline Tungate

Aug 2nd, 1931 - Dec 12th, 2018

Funeral:  10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018, at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora

Visitation:  5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and 9 until 10 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church

Interment:  Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville

 

     Caroline Tungate, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday evening, December 12, 2018, at her home.

     She was born August 2, 1931, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the daughter of Maynard James and Estella O. (Cox) Bergen.  She was united in marriage to Eldon “Cotton” Tungate on December 31, 1949, in Louisville and they shared 63 years, 3 months, and 4 days of marriage until his death April 4, 2013.

     Caroline’s early life was spent in Iowa before moving to Clay County, Illinois, where she began a lifetime of working years which spanned from her teens until she reached age 79.  She had been employed at Sears, First National Bank as a bookkeeper, and beginning in the mid-1970’s she joined Dr. John Jaycox in his optometry practice while eventually earning a certified optician designation, and later continuing on with Dr. Scott Wooley.  She had been an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, and enjoyed being part of the Sewing Club and the Garden Club.  Caroline and Cotton enjoyed spending time out dancing and opportunities to travel over the years, and she opened her home and caring heart for many when she shared good meals, lots of laughter and smiles, and genuine gladness for special moments that she could spend with her family and friends.

     She is survived by a son: Mark (wife Sherri) Tungate of Flora; a daughter: Nancy (husband Chuck) Buchanan of Flora; 6 grandchildren: Aaron (wife Valisa) Tungate of Fort Worth, Texas, Adam (wife Carrie) Tungate of Lubbock, Texas, Allison (husband Greg) Mikulecky of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Paige Tungate of Kirkwood, Missouri, Kristen (husband Cole) Duke of Flora, and Zach (wife Lauren) Buchanan of Flora; 13 great-grandchildren: Luke, Ben, Vayle, Ally, Branson, Ella, Imani, Patrick, and Kalip Tungate, Eli and Elise Duke, and Genevieve and Dominic Buchanan; a brother-in-law: Mike Walters of New Providence, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; a special friend: Loren Workman of Cottage Hills; and a host of devoted friends who helped care for her this past year.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her son: Randy (wife Pam) Tungate; her sister: Judy Walters; and her mother-in-law: Marie Tungate.

     A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2018, at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora.  Interment will follow in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.  Visitation is 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and 9 until 10 a.m. Monday at the church.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or CEFS Meals on Wheels and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence visit www.frankandbright.com.

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Bud & Linda Martin

December 13th

Mark and Family; Nancy and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing and know what a great loss you feel. She was a beautiful lady with a sweet and kind soul. We enjoyed her friendship. She is happily reunited with Cotton and Randy and that is a comforting thought. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God bless each of you. RIP Caroline❣️

Mary Wilson

December 13th

Hope you will find some peace as you go through your loss. So hard. May your memories be all good ones.

Lisa Erbacher

December 13th

so sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely lady...loved Caroline. Blessings to you all....

Peggy Coble

December 13th

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May the memories bring comfort to you at this most difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love.

Rick and Trudy Stanford

December 13th

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

maureen tolliver

December 13th

Thoughts & Prayers for the whole family. So sorry.

Terri Glaspy Evans

December 13th

So sorry for your family's loss. May God's promise of eternal life comfort you during this difficult time.

Jim and Linda Grove

December 13th

We will miss our lovely, sweet neighbor--prayers for your family.

Charlie and Patty Peters

December 13th

We're so sorry to hear this. You're all in our thoughts and prayers!

Janice Cook

December 13th

Prayers of comfort and strength for the family. Heaven has gained another angel!

Lisa Kessler

December 13th

She will be missed she was an awesome lady always positive and had a smile. Prayers to the family.

Mike LeMay

December 13th

I am heart broken for the family but I know that Carolyn is happy in the arms of her Heavenly Father. You are in my prayers as you grieve.

Joe and Mary McCoy

December 13th

Love, hugs and prayers!

Dan Smith

December 13th

Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Nancy Lewis

December 13th

Jana (Crown) Henry

December 13th

Mark, Nancy and families—Caroline was a sweet person. Always had a laugh. I have many memories of Caroline and Cotton as well. Prayers to you as you go through this difficult time

Caroline tungate

December 13th

We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady. Keep you all in our prayers. God bless Denise and Russell and David

Paula Clayton

December 13th

Mark I am so sorry to hear of Caroline's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nola Leanna

December 13th

Mark and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.

Larry and Becky Ice

December 14th

What a sweet, sweet woman! There was never a time that I saw Caroline in the almost 40 years that I've known her that she didn't greet me with a hug and a kiss. She was a remarkable lady who had a wonderful spark of life. Now she and Cotton can dance that jig together again. Prayers to all of her family and friends who will miss her so sorely.

Carolyn Scott

December 14th

Sorry for your loss, I remember her from Dr. Jaycox, years ago , always very kind and helpful .

Mike & Deb McKinney

December 14th

Please know that our hearts are saddened by your loss. We share your grief and sense of loss. Please call if we can help you in any way.

Willie and Dana Johnson

December 14th

Sorry for your loss

lois and carl workman

December 14th

so sorry for your loss

Kim Collins Ojeda

December 14th

Even though I know Caroline is with Cotton and in the loving arms of the Lord, she certainly will be missed. She was a wonderful neighbor to my parents and we spent many hour chatting on their front porch. My prayers are with her beautiful family. Rest in peace sweet Caroline.

Barb Cantrell

December 14th

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Caroline will truly be missed. She’s very special lady.

Becky Lewis

December 14th

Mark & family, may the sweet memories wrap you in comfort as you go forward in this time of loss. Prayers for all

December 14th

I am so sorry to hear of the death of lovely Caroline. Always a kind greeting, friendly wave, sunny smile. Praying for comfort for her living family.

Sandy Smith

December 14th

"Sweet Caroline....." Loved her very much!

Roger & Debbie Wells

December 14th

We thought so much of Caroline and the entire family. I grew up down the street from all of them and what memories we made. Our thought and prayers are with you all.

December 14th

I am very sad at the news of Caroline's passing. I have many fond memories of her and the entire Tungate clan. She was such a positive and cheerful person. So very sorry for your loss ….

Donna Phillips

December 14th

Mark, Nancy and families, We are so sorry about the loss of Caroline. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this time of sadness. Larry and Donna Phillips

Trena Briscoe

December 14th

Caroline was a lovely lady and sweet person. I knew her through he work with Dr. Wooley. Please accept my sympathies and prayers.

Anonymous Family

December 14th

Under God's grace sincere condolence to the family of Caroline.

Sharon Miller

December 14th

Mark, Sheri, Paige and Allison, Bruce and I are very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you this holiday season.

Crystal Ashley

December 14th

Sorry for your families loss. Shayley and I adored Caroline we will miss her greatly. May she and Cotton dance forever together in Heaven.

Becky Stocke

December 14th

Hugs and prayers for the family. Caroline was a very special lady and will be missed.

Joe and Pam Harrell

December 14th

So sorry for your loss. Caroline was a sweet and beautiful lady. Prayers for strength and comfort for the family.

Phil Wiley

December 14th

Truly one of a kind! She will always have a special place in my heart. She never realized how I would look forward to her smile and a kiss each day for so many years. I'm sure Cotton is smiling for he won't have to say " Come on Caroline" any more.

Joyce Childers

December 14th

Randy and Nancy and families, so sorry for your loss.

RayeAnn Sherrill

December 14th

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had many good times with Caroline and Cotton in Florida when they would come in their RV for the winter. And then a few more good times when visiting Sherri and Mark in Flora. Will always have those great memories.

Doug & Debbie (Showalters) Slover

December 14th

Our sincere sympathies to the Tungate family. Prayers for peace, comfort, never ending memories that go along with such a wonderful family. Many good times were shared between the Slovers & Tungates back in the day.

Brad & Tina Briscoe

December 14th

So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Prayers with you!

Bev Westjohn

December 14th

So sorry for your loss Mark. She sounds like a lovely lady. Treasure your memories! Bev Westjohn 🙏🏻

Leon & Glenda Sharp

December 15th

Mark & family, Sorry to hear about your loss, remember her from the eye doctors, she was a nice lady. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. God comfort you.

Mike Dickey

December 15th

Mark, Nancy and families. So sorry to hear about Caroline's passing. The Tungate home was always so fun. Will be thinking of you during this time.

Rick sebring

December 16th

I will miss your mom always.

Mike Klobnak

December 17th

My deepest and sincerest condolences to all the Tungate family.

Mida welbert

December 17th

I very sorry for your loss I gont to miss her Went I went to se her

Dean Randall

December 17th

Mark, Nancy and family - We are so sorry to hear the news. We have great memories of Cotton and Caroline. You are all in the Randall families thoughts and prayers.

Brent Schroeder

December 18th

Mark , Nancy, and Family. So sorry to see that your Mom has passed. Thinking about you guys !! God Bless you all !!!

Dan & Sherry Kuhlig

December 18th

We were so sorry to hear of Caroline's death. I pulled out the pictures including one of mom and Caroline as little babies cuddled up together on a chair, taken in Iowa. I will definitely get copies of those pictures to you in case you don't have them. She always reminded me how we were "cousins" and about her friendship with mom. I appreciated Caroline's friendliness and always helping me find the right frames for my glasses! God bless you all during this time of loss.

Bill and Robin Atwood

December 21st

Ms. Caroline was always a breath of fresh air, a warm smile and a genuine greeting. What a loving family, she has left for our community as her legacy! Blessings to you all.

 

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