She was born on February 9, 1935 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Jesse and Velda (McCann) Ray. She married James McGuar in May of 1953 in Springfield and he preceded her in death on October 29, 1987.
Carol, along with her husband James and daughter Vicki, owned and operated McGuar Accounting Service. She was a member of West Side Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughter Vicki Lynn McGuar of Springfield; 3 grandsons, Kellen, Derek, and Trevor McGuar; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by 1 son Stephen McGuar, and 1 sister Linda King.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home. 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am. Rev. Dr. Kent Lolling will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to the Central IL Food Bank or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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