Carol L. Yaws, 79, of Victoria, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Victoria. She was born in Edinburg, Texas to the late Verval Oveal and Geraldine Newton Estes on December 2, 1942. Carol met and married the love of her life, Joel Wayne Yaws, Sr. in 1974. As the two of them blended their families, Carol made being a mother to eight children and managing a household the pride and joy of her whole world. Carol’s calling during her time on earth was to love and nurture not only her immediate children, but to love and nurture anyone who stood in need of a mother figure. No matter the circumstance, Carol’s heart, arms, and home was open to anyone who found themselves in need of someone to care. Carol’s role of wife, mother and Granny was a role she carried out beautifully and perfectly. Carol enjoyed camping, scrapbooking, and road trips to look at the wild flowers with her husband. However, nothing brought Carol more joy than spending time with her family and loving on her grand babies. Carol’s presence on this earth will be missed but the legacy of Carol’s nurturing, strength, and fierce determination will live on in her children and grandchildren forever.
In addition to her parents, Verval Oveal and Geraldine Newton Estes, Carol is preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Starlene Mann; brothers, Bill Estes, Tony Estes, Robert Estes, Jim Estes and a sister, Jewel Collier.
Carol is survived by her husband, Joel Wayne Yaws, Sr.; daughters, Tammy Lee Eastlick and her husband Ronald, Kimberly Lynette Gisler and her husband Darin; sons, David Wayne Russell and his wife Linda, Timothy Lee Russell and his wife Debbie, Bryan Dean Bachus and his wife Pamela Bartels, Joel Wayne Yaws, Jr., and Michael Allan Yaws and his wife Corrine. Carol also leaves behind twenty-four grandchildren, numerous great and great great-grandchildren; sister, Rachelle Stridde and her husband Scott; brothers, Stewart Dean Jameson and his wife Myndi, and Phillip Wayne Jameson; as well as numerous other extended family and friends, all of whom will cherish her memory.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at 3 p.m., all at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Ben Rosenberger officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Following the Celebration of Life, everyone is invited to Frances Marie’s Restaurant, 2505 Houston Highway, Victoria, Texas 77901, for a time of fellowship in her honor, where refreshments will be provided.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Avenue, Victoria, Texas 77901, or www.hospiceofsouthtexas.org.
Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Isaiah 66:13.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of DeTar Hospital, Jackson County EMS, and Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center for the love and compassion they have shown Carol and her family throughout Carol’s illness.
Words of comfort, condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
