Carol Johnson Siling's Obituary
A Pillar of Strength and a Legacy of Love
Carol Ann (Johnson) Siling, 74, of Tulsa, OK, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother, peacefully went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on April 23, 2024, finally relieved from a tenacious 14-month battle with Stage IV liver cancer.
Carol was born on March 14,1950 to William and Roberta (Reniker) Johnson in Joplin, Missouri and raised in Independence, Kansas until age 13 when the family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Nathan Hale High School. Carol began a steadfast career in the telecommunications industry, serving in management capacities for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company/AT&T from 1977 to 2003, which ultimately took her to Oklahoma City, where she raised her daughter.
Her journey was marked by significant achievements, including obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma City University, then a Master of Science degree from OSU-Tulsa in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in 2006 to pursue her life-ling dream of teaching higher education adult education courses at various educational institutions.
Carol and her parents survived the traumatic Joplin, MO F-5 tornado on May 22, 2011, inside the hospital that had a direct hit and credited the Lord for protecting them.
She loved her family tremendously. The family farm in Joplin, MO held a special place in her heart, spanning cherished memories from her early childhood to her later years. It was a haven of warmth, laughter, and connection, where family bonds were nurtured, creating treasured reminders of love, joy, and the timeless embrace of family. In anticipation of becoming a grandma, she moved back to Tulsa, OK. Carol embraced her role as a grandmother with boundless love and enthusiasm, always savoring growth and milestones, while being tremendously proud of her grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter and moved her parents in with her in 2021 to care for them as they aged. Despite the passing of her beloved father and the challenges of caring for her aging mother, she continued to radiate warmth and compassion, providing unwavering support to her family while also managing to ensure her church family and friends knew she loved and cared for them.
Carol enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, working on genealogy, working in the yard, old movies, and volunteering in various Park Plaza church ministries. Being a part of The Park Prison and Jail Ministry was one of her biggest blessings in life where she looked forward to weekly Bible studies with incarcerated women, expressing her immense gratitude for the opportunity to see God work in the hearts of the women she encountered.
Carol remained a pillar of strength, encouragement and love in her actions, words, and thoughtful notes. Through her selflessness and dedication, she imparted invaluable lessons of resilience, kindness, and perseverance to her family and friends, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she touched. Her boundless compassion, coupled with her steadfast faith, served as a beacon of light, inspiring others. Carol's legacy of love and Christian faithfulness will continue to resonate in the hearts of those she touched, forever reminding us of the power of kindness and unwavering faith in God.
Carol was preceded in death by her father, William Layton Johnson. She is survived by her mother, Roberta A. Johnson (Broken Arrow, OK); her daughter, Jennifer Schumacher and husband Keith (Tulsa, OK); her grandchildren, Jenelle Jacobs and Zachary Schumacher (Tulsa, OK); her siblings Susan Caves and husband Steve (Broken Arrow, OK), Kenneth Johnson and wife Allie (Stillwater, OK), Stanley Johnson and wife Theresa (Rogers, AR); her nieces and nephews, Stacy & Jason Jones, Steven Jason & Tammie Caves, Anthony & Christy Caves, Jeffrey Phillips, Clint & Kerissa Phillips, Emily & Christopher Gundler, Chelsea & Justin Jenkins, Victoria & Andrew Whittaker, Aubrey & Michael Thompson, and Ashley Groter; and many great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as other loving extended family members, church family and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Floral Haven Funeral Home: 6500 S 129th E Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
A funeral service to honor the life of Carol will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at The Park Church of Christ Chapel, located at 10600 E 96th St S, Tulsa, OK 74133, with Pastor Charlie Kymes officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM, immediately after conclusion of the church chapel service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in the Garden of the Good Shepherd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Park Prison and Jail Ministry (care of The Park Church of Christ 10600 E 96th St S, Tulsa, OK 74133) or to the American Cancer Society per family request.
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Arrangements entrusted to Floral Haven Funeral Home.
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