Carol Daugherty DeFrain
Passed: February 21, 2017
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Carol Daugherty DeFrain
Passed: February 21, 2017
Obituary
Carol Daugherty DeFrain, 74, passed away February 21, 2017 at her home in PebbleCreek with a big Irish smile on her face. She was always so proud of her Irish (O’Dochartaigh Clann) heritage – A Clann who had descended from the high kings and queens of Ireland. She had fought a valiant battle with gall bladder cancer for the past year.
She was born in Hastings, Nebraska on August 4, 1942 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1959 and later from the Lincoln School of Commerce. She married Dennis DeFrain on November 21, 1964 in Lincoln, Nebraska and loved to travel the world during his Army career. She also worked in Federal Civil Service at various locations and retired as a GS 11, F-16 (aircraft) competition manager in 1997 and moved to Arizona the following year. She loved Arizona which cured her asthma and she became very active in exercise classes, something she had been unable to do in colder climates.
Carol was a wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother and genuinely loved and respected her friends and family and they loved her quiet ways and true friendship. She is survived by her husband Dennis, one son Darren and his wife Melinda who are both Professors at Wichita State University, and her two grand-daughters Madchen and Ava. She is also survived by her sister Sharon Farrell and her husband Charlie of New Braunfels, Texas, her brother Glen Daugherty and his wife Rosella of Hastings Nebraska, her sister-in-law Barbara DeFrain Jantzen and her husband Raymond of Beatrice, Nebraska and her brother-in-law Rex DeFrain and his wife Tamie of Fairbury, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Fern Daugherty of Hastings, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Carol’s life and legacy by contributing to the PebbleCreek LifeLong Learning program (16347 W Wilshire Drive, Goodyear AZ 85395) or the Luke Chapter, Military Officers Association of America Scholarship Fund (16479 W Virginia Ave., Goodyear, AZ 85395), both of which are 501c3 non-profit organizations.
Per her wishes, there will be no public memorial service. The family will have a celebration of life in March.
45 responses to Carol Daugherty DeFrain
Lynn & Ray Galvin says:
February 22, 2017
We are so sorry to hear that Carol is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family, and we hope some comfort may be found in having shared her love and life.
Flora Jessop says:
February 22, 2017
An amazing light has left us but the legacy of love and the strength of her smile left an imprint on more lives than any of us will ever know. Carol was a force to behold, always with a grace of spirit that was a marvel to me and an example I loved and respected. Carol will be missed sorely and the tears I shed reveal the love in my heart for both Carol and Dennis. My love and prayers are with you Dennis and with your family in this time of sorrow. You are much loved. God please ease the sorrow with your amazing Grace.
Tim Fulp, Flora Jessop, Ruby Jessop, Jenny Larson and family
Sharon Farrell says:
February 24, 2017
Thank you Flora for your lovely thought.
Janet & Lloyd says:
February 22, 2017
Dear Dennis,
It was with great sadness that Janet and I learned of Carol’s passing. May she be in loving peace with God.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Janet & Lloyd
Gary Bridgwater says:
February 22, 2017
Sue and I loved Carol greatly and admired her many talents and lasting friendship. We had so much fun together on trips and watching our kids grow up over the years. Carol was always gracious, positive and caring. I know she and Sue are seeing each other in paradise and lauging about the good times.
Lou and Lois Tronzo says:
February 22, 2017
Dennis,
We will fondly remember Carol as a good friend and good person The courage she displayed throughout her ordeal was beyond reproach and sets an example for all. We especially enjoyed our travels with you and Carol and will always cherish those times. We share your grief and will always remember her as a special person.
Lou and Lois