Obituaries

Carolyn Danner

March 27th, 1960 – December 16th, 2021

How do you write an obituary for the greatest woman that ever lived? You try but fail. Your brain spins as you attempt to pick out the most significant pieces of one's life that you want shared. We can't do that with our mom. Her entire life was significant.

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Carolyn Danner was reunited with her first born daughter, Brandi Danner in Heaven. She was 61 years old.

Carol was born on March 27, 1960 in Springfield, MO. She graduated Rushville High School in 1978. She spent many years in healthcare, working with the elderly where she made their needs and wants a priority. The last few years she provided home care to a few elderly people and made them her family.

She married Donnie Danner in 1979 and had four girls: Brandi, Bobbi, Crystal, and Carrie. She loved her girls, but Grandma was her most treasured title. She enjoyed rooting on Lexi as a coach, listening to Jaxson talk about his truck, yell at Hunter on the football field, cheer on Chloe at her volleyball game, see Landon race motocross, watch Laney on the Basketball court, scream at Kredon play football, and creating bead jewelry with Boston.

Holidays were her favorite because it meant that we would all be together. She was a woman that faced many trials but overcame them every time. She was tired. Her strength and love was indescribable and so admired.

Carol is survived by her three daughters and son-in-laws, Bobbie and Klay Batterton of Astoria, Crystal and Seth Van Pelt of Table Grove, IL, and Carrie and Travis Fields of Havana, IL, 9 grandchildren, Lexi Danner-Clark, Jaxson McCombs, Hunter Nichols, Chloe Van Pelt, Landon McCombs, Laney Fields, Kredon Batterton, Boston Batterton, and Cali Coufal, and her siblings, Marilyn Bryant, Elaine (and Steve) Davenport, Verne (and Peggy) Bryant, Lori (and Greg) Peck, and Joan Bogan, all of Oklahoma City, OK.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Brandi Danner, both parents Verne Hunter and Carrie Bryant, and her in-laws, Janie and Leon Danner.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ben Murray will be officiating. A visitation will take place before the service on Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.

Condolences

December 17th, 2021

RIP my friend ❣ Hugs and prayers for all💙

December 17th, 2021

So sorry for your loss, she was a sweetheart.

December 17th, 2021

Perfectly written girls. She was an exceptional Person, Mother, and Grandmother. She will be missed by many. Our hearts are with you. Brad and Tina

December 17th, 2021

Dearest Danner girls and families. your mom will forever be the wind beneath your wings. Much love and sympathy. Linda L Windsor

December 17th, 2021

Know words dont take the pain away but am really going to miss this lady and so will my mom. We both love her and her family. My thoughts are with them . Marsha Thomas

December 17th, 2021

Sorry doesn’t quite cut it but know that my thoughts are with all of you. Nancy Carithers

December 17th, 2021

My Heart brakes for you all she was a wonderful lady. I will miss her driving by and smiling and waving, her stopping and talking to me in the spring and summer. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. April and Wesley stoneking.

December 17th, 2021

Well written. She loved family, family, life. I'm going to miss our chats when we saw each other and always had a smile. I will cherish those moments forever. She was a special lady. Penny Collins

December 17th, 2021

Sorry for your loss she was a wonderful woman

December 18th, 2021

What a wonderful tribute to a very special person in my life. I know your reunion was a beautiful one my friend. I will miss you so. Until we see each other again fly High Carol you earned your wings. Im so sorry for all of your family but you sure left a heck of a imprint for all of them. You were my BFF and I will always.remember everything you taught me also. Love.Linda

December 18th, 2021

Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thought and prayers are with you all. Dick & Sandy Bent

December 18th, 2021

Prayers and condolences to her entire family. She was a beautiful person both inside and out - Cheryl Reimolds

December 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss especially at such a special time of year. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Cheryl (Robertson) Shanks

December 18th, 2021

Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. Cherish all the memories. Her obituary was beautifully written. God bless you all! Nancy Barnett

December 18th, 2021

So sorry

December 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very special lady

December 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

December 18th, 2021

So sorry

December 18th, 2021

So sorry for your loss!

December 18th, 2021

My thought and prayers go out to you girls, your mom was a wonderful lady. Christine Gunn

December 18th, 2021

A beautifully written tribute to a mother who loved her daughters beyond measure. Cherish the precious memories as that is what Carol would want.
Mary and Lowell Aten

December 18th, 2021

Mom and I were so sad to hear of Carol's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her and her sisters every summer when they came to Grandma's for a visit. She will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Donna and Lenore.

December 18th, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. The tribute written about your mom is so fitting. Please hold tight to all of your wonderful memories. Blessings
Jim and Deb Park

December 18th, 2021

Condolences
From the Smith Family
Jeffrey Smitty

December 19th, 2021

Condolences, she was a great woman. I had the privilege of working with her and enjoyed every minute of it. She will be missed
Justin and Molly Hiland and Family

December 19th, 2021

So sorry for your loss I enjoyed working with Carol we had a lot of fun and laughter. Hugs and prayers for your family 🙏

December 19th, 2021

Cond0lences to the family of Carol. Carol was 1 of several caregivers for my mother, Violet Wickert. During her visits with Violet she spent time reading to her newspapers and the Bible. After Mom passed she came by the house to express her condolences and how much she loved Violet. Carol will definitely be missed. Dean Wickert

December 19th, 2021

Prayers to all you girls n your families Marv n Marilyn Biesenthal

December 20th, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute to your mom was beautiful. Hold tight to the memories.❤️
Linda Hackett

December 20th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. It seemed like Carol was part of our family as she took such good care of Ida and was always a good neighbor. My heart aches for the pain you are all feeling. Alice & Wendell

December 20th, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. It seemed like Carol was part of our family as she took such good care of Ida and was always a good neighbor. My heart aches for the pain you are all feeling. Alice & Wendell

December 20th, 2021

Rest In Peace my friend!! Til we meet again someday. ❤ JI

December 21st, 2021

So, so sorry for your loss! The family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace, comfort and strength in the many difficult days ahead. Cherish the wonderful times and memories you all have all had with her over the years. Love, Mike and Donna Shirley

December 22nd, 2021

So sorry for your families loss. Carol was a very sweet special lady who loved her family so much.I will never forget her friendly smile every time I saw her. So sorry. Take care. Pam & Steve Burget.

December 22nd, 2021

So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Carol was always so very kind to me. My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Brian Bucher

December 22nd, 2021

Oh Carol, you were so loved and will be extremely missed. Thank you for the laughs, the lifetime of memories, the way you always made me feel good about myself, the lectures when needed, and for raising the best of women that are more than friends, but my family. You've left quite a mark on this world. Tell Brandi and my mom I say hi. See you soon. ❤

December 22nd, 2021

Carolyn visited my family in San Diego in the early 1970s along with a whole houseful of cousins from Oklahoma, Illinois, and Iowa (we were cousins from California). They all spent a memorable summer with us that we’re still talking about in the present day. In the decades since then I saw Carolyn very rarely, but one of the times was just this month. I feel so thankful to have seen her so recently smiling and laughing with her brother, sisters, and cousins. The obituary and comments here are so comforting to recount her impact on so many people, and tell about more generations of cousins. Her cross-country visit 50-some years ago is a wonderful lifetime memory for me, and especially how quiet it was when Carolyn and a dozen others of our housemates left all at once. We’re so sorry for your loss. –Dan Webster

December 23rd, 2021

Joan, so sorry for your loss. I ran into Carolyn a few times over the years. It was always good to see her. You have my deepest sympathy.

Rhonda Carey Roberts.