Crown Point, IN- Carol Ann Atkins (nee Clingan) was born on September 7, 1945 in Fairfield, IA. After 76 years of a blessed, wonderful, loving life, Carol passed away on November 19, 2021 surrounded by her family, after a long courageous fight with breast cancer. Carol is survived by: her loving husband of 56 years,Continue Reading
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Crown Point, IN- Carol Ann Atkins (nee Clingan) was born on September 7, 1945 in Fairfield, IA.
After 76 years of a blessed, wonderful, loving life, Carol passed away on November 19, 2021 surrounded by her family, after a long courageous fight with breast cancer.
Carol is survived by: her loving husband of 56 years, William Atkins; her children: Tiffany (Todd) Palmer, and Hunter (Tiffany) Atkins; grandchildren: Dalton Mudd, Austin Atkins, Aubrey Atkins, and Giana Palmer; special grandson, Antwan Davis; great-grandson, Brady Mudd; brothers: Daryl Clingan, Stanley Clingan, Bruce Burgher, and Wade Burgher.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents: Charles and Marjorie Clingan; father, Henry Burgher; and brother, Bing Anders.
Carol worked for McGraw Hill Construction News Service, Dodge Reports for 36 years. She was passionate about her faith, singing, playing the trumpet, and spending time with her beloved family. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church and served as children’s
choir director, assistant director of the adult choir, and served as deacon. She met her beloved husband at Parsons College, where she attended on a music scholarship, and they have been in love ever since. Carol was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Carol was most happy when gathered with her family. She enjoyed her winter months in Florida, especially when her children and grandchildren came to visit. Carol was a blessing to everyone’s life around her, she will be greatly missed and loved and cherished forever.
There will be a showing for family and friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM. An intimate burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society.
Visit Carol’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
Frank challant
left a message on January 9, 2022:
Deepest condolences
micki
left a message on January 9, 2022:
In memory of Carol Atkins, micki lit a candle
Tiffany Palmer
left a message on December 1, 2021:
My mama was a woman who loved her family fiercely and accepted each of us as we were. She ALWAYS found and brought out the good in people! She lite up the room with her bigger than life voice and laughter! The out pour of love and stories of all the lives she has touched over the last week has been a comfort I know God is sending to us! She is now out of pain and I know she is dancing and signing with the Lord! I will miss you more than you will ever know but will strive to be better mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend because I had you as my mother! You are such an inspiration to all who loved and adored you! Your daughter, Tiffany.
Connie Booth Lytle
left a message on November 28, 2021:
I am so sorry to Carol's family. She was such a good friend in school and we lived close to each other for a while. She was so much fun and so caring. .It was great seeing her at our high school reunions and catching up. I will miss seeing her and also connecting with her on Facebook. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Hartwig
left a message on November 25, 2021:
Carol had the most positive attitude and was loved by all her coworkers at McGraw Hill! She was a good friend and always made time to help out or to listen. She was amazing! We were all blessed by knowing her. Rest In Peace Carol❤️❤️❤️❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joan Weinstock Champlin
left a message on November 23, 2021:
A very special lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary and Jerry Sibincic
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and the family of Carol. We are so sorry for your loss. Mary and Jerry Sibincic.
Jon Eisenhaur
left a message on November 23, 2021:
So sorry for your loss Bill & family. I enjoyed seeing Carol @ our TKE reunion and remembering the Parsons/AlphaGam days in the mid 60's. She had an infectious personality and a great memory for our nostalgic college years in Fairfield. She will be greatly misssed. Ike
Aubrey Atkins
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Grandma, I know you are with us forever, but it is so hard to grasp the fact that I won’t see your face or hear your voice again in this. I’ll treasure every memory with you forever. I love you forever and always grandma.
xoxo,
Aubrey Isabelle your baby
Aubrey Atkins
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Grandma, I know you are with us forever, but it is so hard to grasp the fact that I won’t see your face or hear your voice again in this. I’ll treasure every memory with you forever. I love you forever and always grandma.
xoxo,
Aubrey Isabelle your baby
Lucia Oswald
left a message on November 22, 2021:
It is with great sadness that I send condolences to the Adkins family. In recent years I had the pleasure of spending some time with Carol at a reunion of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Sisters, Beta Zeta Chapter, Parsons College, Fairfield, IA. We met in Savanah, GA for a few days of fun and adventure. Carol was certainly a bright light, sharing her journey with cancer, sharing love of her family always with positivity and confidence in her love of life. I will never forget Carol. Lucia
Justin, Marissa and Camren Clingan
left a message on November 22, 2021:
We are so sorry for your loss and we wish we could be there.
Nancy Wirtanen
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Carol will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She could light up a room with her presence. Even though I only knew her for a short while she was a fighter. Her family was the center of her world especially her husband Bill. Now that the fight is over may you Rest In Peace. Until we meet again! ???
Jodie Wills
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I worked with Carol for many many years at McGraw Hill. She was compassionate about everything. We had a lot of laughs and heart to hearts though out the years. She neve met a stranger. The world was a better place because of Carol. Sending prayers and love to her family. RIP, Carol. God has you and your family in his arms.
JIM & SUZY BOLOGNA
left a message on November 22, 2021:
WE HAVE LOST A SPECIAL FRIEND--WE HAVE SHARED MANY TIMES TOGETHER-OUR THOGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BILL AND FAMILY--IT IS SAID THAT DEATH IS A --CELEBRATION--OF LIFE---AND---WE WILL CELEBRATE ---CAROL'S---
Merry Hartman
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I was so fortunate to know Carol and remember her fondly. She always had a smile on her face and was sweet to everyone. I know she adored and was so proud of her family. I’m so glad you all were able to have the recent trip to Vegas, it looked like Carol was having a wonderful time. She was such a trooper all the way to the end. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Love to all of you! ❤️
Merry Hartman
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I was so fortunate to know Carol and remember her fondly. She always had a smile on her face and was sweet to everyone. I know she adored and was so proud of her family. I’m so glad you all were able to have the recent trip to Vegas, it looked like Carol was having a wonderful time. She was such a trooper all the way to the end. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Love to all of you! ❤️
Shelby Lalich
left a message on November 22, 2021:
The most positive person I have ever met. Carol was like a third grandmother to our children and her love and warmth blessed us all. We are all better for knowing her and having her in our lives.
Kathy Miller
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Atkins family - I am so sorry for your loss. I had the deepest pleasure of working with carol at McGraw Hill and could not have met a nicer, sweeter person! Always a smile and her laugh was contagious!! May she be free of her pains and may she fly high - dance on clouds and continue to always be by your sides in spirit..
Richard and Nancy Rhoades
left a message on November 22, 2021:
In memory of Carol Atkins, Richard and Nancy Rhoades lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pat Wheeler
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Friends since 7th grade. Carol was a beautiful light in my life and so many others. I treasured seeing her each time she came to Fairfield. We sang together in Madrigal and marched together in band. I witnessed her wedding to her beloved partner, Bill. Rest In Peace, dear friend. Keep the angel choir in tune and give a hug to Evans, Hunt, and Genk. You were a blessing in my life. Love you. Until we meet again at Jesus’ feet.
Hunter Atkins
left a message on November 22, 2021:
That's my mom.....beautiful as always!! What an honor to have this lovely woman as my mother. I know she is at peace, out of pain, and with our Lord in Heaven. I do find peace with this, but I will miss her so much. I love you to the moon and back mom!!! Your Son, Hunts
left a message:
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Frank challant
left a message on January 9, 2022:
Deepest condolences
micki
left a message on January 9, 2022:
In memory of Carol Atkins, micki lit a candle
Tiffany Palmer
left a message on December 1, 2021:
My mama was a woman who loved her family fiercely and accepted each of us as we were. She ALWAYS found and brought out the good in people! She lite up the room with her bigger than life voice and laughter! The out pour of love and stories of all the lives she has touched over the last week has been a comfort I know God is sending to us! She is now out of pain and I know she is dancing and signing with the Lord! I will miss you more than you will ever know but will strive to be better mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend because I had you as my mother! You are such an inspiration to all who loved and adored you! Your daughter, Tiffany.
Connie Booth Lytle
left a message on November 28, 2021:
I am so sorry to Carol's family. She was such a good friend in school and we lived close to each other for a while. She was so much fun and so caring. .It was great seeing her at our high school reunions and catching up. I will miss seeing her and also connecting with her on Facebook. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Hartwig
left a message on November 25, 2021:
Carol had the most positive attitude and was loved by all her coworkers at McGraw Hill! She was a good friend and always made time to help out or to listen. She was amazing! We were all blessed by knowing her. Rest In Peace Carol❤️❤️❤️❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joan Weinstock Champlin
left a message on November 23, 2021:
A very special lady. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary and Jerry Sibincic
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill and the family of Carol. We are so sorry for your loss. Mary and Jerry Sibincic.
Jon Eisenhaur
left a message on November 23, 2021:
So sorry for your loss Bill & family. I enjoyed seeing Carol @ our TKE reunion and remembering the Parsons/AlphaGam days in the mid 60's. She had an infectious personality and a great memory for our nostalgic college years in Fairfield. She will be greatly misssed. Ike
Aubrey Atkins
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Grandma, I know you are with us forever, but it is so hard to grasp the fact that I won’t see your face or hear your voice again in this. I’ll treasure every memory with you forever. I love you forever and always grandma.
xoxo,
Aubrey Isabelle your baby
Aubrey Atkins
left a message on November 23, 2021:
Grandma, I know you are with us forever, but it is so hard to grasp the fact that I won’t see your face or hear your voice again in this. I’ll treasure every memory with you forever. I love you forever and always grandma.
xoxo,
Aubrey Isabelle your baby
Lucia Oswald
left a message on November 22, 2021:
It is with great sadness that I send condolences to the Adkins family. In recent years I had the pleasure of spending some time with Carol at a reunion of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Sisters, Beta Zeta Chapter, Parsons College, Fairfield, IA. We met in Savanah, GA for a few days of fun and adventure. Carol was certainly a bright light, sharing her journey with cancer, sharing love of her family always with positivity and confidence in her love of life. I will never forget Carol. Lucia
Justin, Marissa and Camren Clingan
left a message on November 22, 2021:
We are so sorry for your loss and we wish we could be there.
Nancy Wirtanen
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Carol will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She could light up a room with her presence. Even though I only knew her for a short while she was a fighter. Her family was the center of her world especially her husband Bill. Now that the fight is over may you Rest In Peace. Until we meet again! ???
Jodie Wills
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I worked with Carol for many many years at McGraw Hill. She was compassionate about everything. We had a lot of laughs and heart to hearts though out the years. She neve met a stranger. The world was a better place because of Carol. Sending prayers and love to her family. RIP, Carol. God has you and your family in his arms.
JIM & SUZY BOLOGNA
left a message on November 22, 2021:
WE HAVE LOST A SPECIAL FRIEND--WE HAVE SHARED MANY TIMES TOGETHER-OUR THOGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BILL AND FAMILY--IT IS SAID THAT DEATH IS A --CELEBRATION--OF LIFE---AND---WE WILL CELEBRATE ---CAROL'S---
Merry Hartman
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I was so fortunate to know Carol and remember her fondly. She always had a smile on her face and was sweet to everyone. I know she adored and was so proud of her family. I’m so glad you all were able to have the recent trip to Vegas, it looked like Carol was having a wonderful time. She was such a trooper all the way to the end. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Love to all of you! ❤️
Merry Hartman
left a message on November 22, 2021:
I was so fortunate to know Carol and remember her fondly. She always had a smile on her face and was sweet to everyone. I know she adored and was so proud of her family. I’m so glad you all were able to have the recent trip to Vegas, it looked like Carol was having a wonderful time. She was such a trooper all the way to the end. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. Love to all of you! ❤️
Shelby Lalich
left a message on November 22, 2021:
The most positive person I have ever met. Carol was like a third grandmother to our children and her love and warmth blessed us all. We are all better for knowing her and having her in our lives.
Kathy Miller
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Atkins family - I am so sorry for your loss. I had the deepest pleasure of working with carol at McGraw Hill and could not have met a nicer, sweeter person! Always a smile and her laugh was contagious!! May she be free of her pains and may she fly high - dance on clouds and continue to always be by your sides in spirit..
Richard and Nancy Rhoades
left a message on November 22, 2021:
In memory of Carol Atkins, Richard and Nancy Rhoades lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Pat Wheeler
left a message on November 22, 2021:
Friends since 7th grade. Carol was a beautiful light in my life and so many others. I treasured seeing her each time she came to Fairfield. We sang together in Madrigal and marched together in band. I witnessed her wedding to her beloved partner, Bill. Rest In Peace, dear friend. Keep the angel choir in tune and give a hug to Evans, Hunt, and Genk. You were a blessing in my life. Love you. Until we meet again at Jesus’ feet.
Hunter Atkins
left a message on November 22, 2021:
That's my mom.....beautiful as always!! What an honor to have this lovely woman as my mother. I know she is at peace, out of pain, and with our Lord in Heaven. I do find peace with this, but I will miss her so much. I love you to the moon and back mom!!! Your Son, Hunts
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