Carol Ann Parkhurst was born on Thursday, November 26, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Otto and Anne Mullard. She passed from this life on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The former Miss Carol Mullard was a 1955 graduate from Arlington Heights High School in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Norman Parkhurst on September 19, 1959. Norm and Carol traveled with the Air Force for 23 years until Norm retired as a Major in 1982. Norm then became a college professor and Carol an executive secretary at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma. They settled in Del City, Oklahoma and have resided there for the past 44 years. Norm and Carol Just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary this September. Carol was a devoted wife and mother to her husband Norm and her two children, Caran and Ryan. She served as choir director and keyboard player in the Lutheran church for several years. She and Norm began traveling in their RV immediately following their retirement at 63 years of age. They enjoyed their travels with the local Frontier Sams Rv Club where Carol’s favorite thing was playing cards and dominoes with her friends. Carol’s greatest joy came from spending time with her loved ones. Most recently, Carol has been a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
She is survived by, husband Norm Parkhurst, Daughter Caran Dunlevy and husband Pat, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Son Ryan Parkhurst and wife Regina, Edmond, Oklahoma, Granddaughters Regan, Trisha, and Morgan.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Anne Mullard.
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