Carol Jean Daugherty, 76, of Iowa Park, Texas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
She was born on February 23, 1941 to James and Margie (Smith) Burress in Dearborn County , Indiana.
Carol was a graduate of Lawrenceburg High School (Class of 1959) and lived her life in Florida and Texas.
She was a loving, caring, gentle person to all and a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Her passing is an enormous loss for those who knew and loved her. Carol loved to sew, crochet, read books, shopping, restaurants, collecting recipes and trying new cuisines. Carol loved riding motorcycles, and shared that passion with her husband and friends. Carol had a special love for animals, like her miniature donkeys, horse, dogs and cats.
Carol is survived by her husband, William Daugherty of Iowa Park, Texas; daughters Nickie (Donald) Woodworth of Jacksonville, FL. and Tanya (Anthony) Baker of Iowa Park, Texas; grandson, Ethan Baker; step daughter, April (Wayne) Myers, step son, Kevin (Amber) Daugherty, step grandchildren, Gracie Myers, William Myers and Brad Daugherty.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Margie E. Burress, and a brother, Donald Burress.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 17, 2017 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm at the Rising Sun Cemetery with Pastor Jim Jenkins officiating.
Burial will take place in the Rising Sun New Cemetery.
Online condolences can be given at www.rullmans.com.