(nee McCormick) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved wife of James O’Leary for over 64 years. Dear mother of Kathleen O’Leary, Michael (Susan) O’Leary, Daniel (Linda) O’Leary, Peggy (Jeffrey) O’Leary-Grever and James (Julie) O’Leary. Loving grandmother of Patrick, Kelsey, Brad, Mindy and Benjamin; dearest sister of Linda Ash; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend.
Carol O’Leary, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020. She was at home, surrounded by her 5 children and the love of her life, during her final days. Carol was a 1952 graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School and was employed by General Electric.
In her early years, Carol’s personality and way of life was shaped by The Great Depression and World War II. At age 12, Carol became the family cook and cared for her three younger brothers and a sister each day after school. The Korean War followed. On St. Patrick’s Day more than 65 years ago she met a handsome, uniformed James Patrick O’Leary. Carol and Jim later married making South St. Louis their home.
Carol delighted in life’s simple pleasures and rarely turned down a party invitation. Dedicated to all things family, Carol kept busy with her children’s Holy Family School activities, sports, Lenten Fish Frys and CYC events. As children grew up and away, Carol enjoyed new friends and fun in the sun through water aerobics and various golf leagues. She even earned a “hole-in-one”. Travel to places near and far by both plane and car kept Carol & Jim on the go for decades.
Services: Memorial visitation will be held at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, December 19, 4 p.m. until memorial service at 7 p.m. Contributions to American Cancer Society, The Alzheimer’s Association or The Marianists appreciated.
Heaven has gained a beautiful, fun loving Irish spirit. Our sincerest sympathy to the O’Leary families.
Heaven has gained a beautiful, fun loving Irish spirit. Our sincerest sympathy to the O’Leary families.
Aunt Carol you are now with your brothers and other family in heaven. You are loved and will be missed. Condolence to my cousins and uncle Jim and the rest of our family.
Aunt Carol you are now with your brothers and other family in heaven. You are loved and will be missed. Condolence to my cousins and uncle Jim and the rest of our family.
Peggy I am so sorry for your loss. Glad that you and the rest of the family was with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Susan
Peggy I am so sorry for your loss. Glad that you and the rest of the family was with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Susan
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that prayers are being lifted up for the family.
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that prayers are being lifted up for the family.
Carol was such a special special lady….she will be missed but remembered fondly forever!
Carol was such a special special lady….she will be missed but remembered fondly forever!
Heaven has gained another angel, now you are reunited with your 3 brothers and other family members, we are surely going to miss you but know that you are no longer in pain or suffering, my most sincere Condolences to my cousins and uncle in this difficult time. Fly high Aunt Carol until we meet again!
Heaven has gained another angel, now you are reunited with your 3 brothers and other family members, we are surely going to miss you but know that you are no longer in pain or suffering, my most sincere Condolences to my cousins and uncle in this difficult time. Fly high Aunt Carol until we meet again!
My deepest sympathy
My deepest sympathy
Kathy & Family— my heart goes out to you. I know you will miss your mom, but rejoice in the knowledge that she will be welcomed in heaven. Love & hugs!
Kathy & Family— my heart goes out to you. I know you will miss your mom, but rejoice in the knowledge that she will be welcomed in heaven. Love & hugs!
We did not know Carol and Jim for that long but we became fast friends and we will miss her and her great personalty
We did not know Carol and Jim for that long but we became fast friends and we will miss her and her great personalty
Jim of all the times I met Carol I can remember this, she was always laughing and having fun. Sorry for your loss. Jim, Mike, and Dan you are in my prayers.
Jim of all the times I met Carol I can remember this, she was always laughing and having fun. Sorry for your loss. Jim, Mike, and Dan you are in my prayers.
Jim of all the times I met Carol I can remember this, she was always laughing and having fun. Sorry for you loss. Jim, Mike, and Dan you are in my prayers.
Jim of all the times I met Carol I can remember this, she was always laughing and having fun. Sorry for you loss. Jim, Mike, and Dan you are in my prayers.
If you knew Carol for sure you knew Love, a Great Mom and Grandma an Awesome sister-in law great friend and Best wife ever. We all will miss you.Love you sis.Baby
If you knew Carol for sure you knew Love, a Great Mom and Grandma an Awesome sister-in law great friend and Best wife ever. We all will miss you.Love you sis.Baby
My condolences to all the family. Rest peacefully Aunt carol. I will always remember you
My condolences to all the family. Rest peacefully Aunt carol. I will always remember you
Aunt Carol you where one special lady. Had so many fond memories growing up and spending time at you’re house. You will be missed. Say hi to Dad, uncle John and Uncle Walt. Condolences to uncle Jim and my cousins.
Aunt Carol you where one special lady. Had so many fond memories growing up and spending time at you’re house. You will be missed. Say hi to Dad, uncle John and Uncle Walt. Condolences to uncle Jim and my cousins.
May you Rest In Peace Aunt Carol. Your beautiful smile and sense of humor will be missed. Give big hugs to my dad and other family members. I’m sure you got a huge welcome by all. My deepest sympathy to all my cousins and Uncle Jim. Love you all. ❤️
May you Rest In Peace Aunt Carol. Your beautiful smile and sense of humor will be missed. Give big hugs to my dad and other family members. I’m sure you got a huge welcome by all. My deepest sympathy to all my cousins and Uncle Jim. Love you all. ❤️