Carol Marie Ferrell

March 9, 1941 - January 3, 2021

Carol, 79, passed away on January 3, 2021, at home with her daughters by her side, following her battle with lung cancer. She is survived by three daughters: Francine McCelland [Mike Lograsso] Chandra Ferrell, Valerie [Chris] Fernau; three grandchildren: Samantha McClelland, Jamie and Rosie Fernau; and three great-grandchildren: Kennedy, Gillian and Barrett. She was preceded in death by her parents Gregory and Florine (nee Diener) Roetheli, her husband Floyd "Tony" Ferrell, and her sister Mary Mebruer. Carol was born in Washington, Missouri and, following her high school graduation, she moved to St. Louis and went to work at Hampton Bank. She then met and married Tony Ferrell. Carol was a stay-at-home mom while the girls were growing up, and returned to work when they were teenagers. Initially she worked in retail, she then spent several years at a photography studio, and finally, she was with Brown Optometry in Florissant for 20 years, retiring in January of 2019. With always a smile on her face, Carol never knew a stranger and would talk to anyone. She loved her family who meant the world to her; she was crafty and creative; she was an avid reader; and she was known for her signature color - purple. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. SERVICES: Visitation will be held from 12-2 pm on Monday, January 11 at Valhalla; with Memorial Services at 2:00 pm. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Crossroads Hospice