Carol Jean Maulding

She was born Oct. 17, 1944 in Nebo, IL to Kaye and Alberta (Crossman) Johnson. Carol graduated from Pittsfield High School then married Tom Maulding on Nov. 26, 1966 in Springfield. He passed away May 6, 2021 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Marvin Price, and one infant sister, Connie Johnson.

Survivors include one daughter, Joanna (Nick) Zvirbulis of Elk Grove Village, IL, one son, Jeffrey Maulding of Carpentersville, IL, two grandchildren: Madeline and Henry, one sister, Lois (Ken) McClintock of Bushnell, IL, one brother, Randy (Carolyn) Johnson of Meredosia, IL, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Carol retired from the Peoria Public Library in 2010, after 23 years as the Office Manager and Secretary to the Board. She previously worked for the Illinois Valley Library System, the Lincoln Library in Springfield, and the Secretary of State Office. She also ran a home day care for nine years. She was Chairman of the Peoria City Employee Credit Union for 18 years, stepping down in 2019.

She was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Peoria, serving on the music committee and as a member of the American Baptist Women. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. In her youth Carol was a member of her local 4-H Club and the Pittsfield High School Chorus.

She was a huge St Louis Cardinals fan, a very active gardener and seamstress, loved all types of music, and had room in her heart for everyone, often helping strangers who would come to her door.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Peoria with Rev. Dr. Rob Collins officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Peoria. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

You may view Carol’s obituary online at www.davison-fulton.com