Carol A. Atherton
October 1, 1941 – August 16, 2024
VISITATION: Wednesday, August 21st from 4pm to 6pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 6pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, August 22nd at 11am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4810 Woolworth Ave. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Society and Holy Cross Catholic Church.
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Carol Atherton was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lorraine Atherton; brothers: Richard, Reggie, Kip, and Buddy. She is survived by her long time friend, Mary Donohue; sister, Joyce (Jim) Litchfield; many nieces and nephews.
Carol joined the Navy in 1959. She served for two years and then went on to join the Army Reserves. She retired as Chief Warrant Officer from the Army Reserves after 30 years of service. Carol was a long time employee of the Corps of Engineers where she retired as Chief of Information Management.
Carol always enjoyed telling stories from her past and she loved to make people laugh. She loved to travel, donated her time to St. Vincent de Paul ministry and was involved with the food pantry. Carol spent time at Boy’s Town researching to move forward on Fr. Flanagan’s sainthood. She loved Elvis and enjoyed listening and singing along to his music. Carol and Mary had a wonderful life together making many memories.
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My condolences to Carol’s family and friends. Carol and I served together in the 5049th USAR School for many years in the 1970-1980 time period. She was an officer and was respected by everyone and was a professional in all her duties. RIP
RIP Carol. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with you.
Heaven received an Angel when the Lord called Carol home
Carol was instrumental in the successful early days of the Omaha St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 22nd and Leavenworth. When she became the pantry coordinator, she did an amazing job at keeping the pantry well-stocked and in bringing her smile and joy to those she served. What a kind, generous soul she was…truly a blessing to all. God bless you, Carol. Rest in Peace.🙏
Carol was a fantastic Vincentian, leading the food pantry, helping run the Strawberry Tea, winning a Chili Cookoff with her famous White Chicken Chili and anything else she could do. Will miss her friendly, fun, can-do personality. Rest in peace, dear friend.
What a great person Carol was! Her kindness and caring nature were apparent in the many volunteer works she was so passionately involved in.. I am fortunate to have known her.
Dear Mary, so so so sorry to hear about Carol Ann’s passing. She was a wonderful, funny and kind person.. she will be missed ❤️
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