Carol Ann Whitton (Madison), 86, of Palmersville, TN, formerly of Antioch, Illinois. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and details of a memorial luncheon to celebrate her life will be available in the near future as well as designated donation suggestions.
Carol was born March 17, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Harlow and Ann Madison. Carol spent many years as a Teacher's Aide within the Antioch Illinois Community School District. Carol and Ralph were also founders of the Lakes Region Historical Society and she chaired the Accession committee.
Retiring to Palmersville, TN in 1990, Carol continued as a substitute Teacher for the Palmersville School District and both Carol and Ralph were involved with the local Ruritan organization in which she chaired the scholarship committee. Carol enjoyed quilting, embroidery, needlework and knitting and belonged to various groups in the area. She attended seminars, submitted projects in competitions and always expressed her desire to learn.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (Skip) Whitton and survived by son, Richard (Crystal) Whitton of Marion, IL and daughter, Lorna (Bill) Wilkey of Naperville, IL and two granddaughters, Mikala Whitton of Nashville, TN and Bree Wilkey of Naperville, IL.
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at C.J.'s Restaurant in Palmersville beginning at 1:00 pm.
Donations can be made to:
Palmersville Fire Department
6303 Highway 89
Palmersville, TN 38241
Or
Lakes Region Historical Society
965 Main Street
Antioch, IL 60002
In the name of Carol Whitton
C. J.'s Restaurant
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