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  • Visitation

    Thursday, May 16, 2024

    4:00 to 8:00 pm

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    9:00 to 10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Service

    Friday, May 17, 2024

    10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Carolyn A. Masterson, 73, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

    She was born on January 15, 1951, in East St. Louis, IL, to Earl and Mary (nee Beard) Slape.

    Carolyn grew up in East St. Louis, IL, before moving to Pocahontas in 1967. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1969 and got her bachelor’s degree from SWIC in 1975. Carolyn was a member of Wisetown Baptist Church in Greenville, IL.

    In her younger years, Carolyn worked as a candy striper at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, then worked for over 35 years in the medical records department at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She served as the Judge of Elections for Bond County for many years and as the Trustee of Burgess Township for 8 years. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, watching hallmark movies and game shows, attending concerts with her sister and cousins, babysitting her nieces and nephews, and above all else, spending time with her family. A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Carolyn will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

    She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Slape; mother, Mary Richee; stepfather, John Richee; paternal grandparents, William (Randa) Slape; maternal grandparents, A.L. (Eulah) Beard, Sr.; multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins.

    Carolyn is survived by her son, John (Rachel) Masterson, Pocahontas, IL; grandchildren, Kaylee Spanheimer, Mandy Hart; siblings, Michael (Jean) Slape, Belleville, IL, Cathy (Ken) Frutiger, St. Jacob, IL; nieces and nephews, Timothy (Tara) Slape, Lori (Pat) Foley, Erin (Donnie) Smith, Lindsey (Brent) Blacharczyk, Tara (Jon) Thompson, Kaitlyn (Eric Feagans) Slape, Michelle (Tim) Aldrich, Michael (Lisa) Frutiger; 19 great nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

    Memorial donations may be made to Hug Cemetery or to Wisetown Baptist Church.

    Visitation: Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Friday, May 17, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

    Funeral Service: Friday, May 17, 2024, 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

    Clergy: Pastor Tom Rankin, Jr.

    Interment: Hug Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Beth Conyer / May 11, 2024 at 12:18 pm

    I am so sorry I cannot be there for the services. Carolyn was always so pleasant and smiling and had such a great memory on family members. She will be missed at our reunions recounting the memories. Prayers for comfort and healing during this difficult time.

  2. Nancy robinson / May 12, 2024 at 11:36 pm

    Our condolences. And May God comfort all who love our sweet Carolyn. May the memories of her kindness live on . She had a heart of gold
    Love Mike and Nancy Robinson

  3. Alice Tebbe / May 14, 2024 at 8:48 pm

    My sympathy. Carolyn was a year ahead of me at BAC, now SWIC. It’s been many years since I had seen her. In the early 90s, the hospital i worked at had put in a new computer program and Anderson Hospital was the closest hospital with that program. So I spent a morning with Carolyn learning that program, and of course reminiscing about BAC.

  4. Peggy and John Forrest and Family / June 30, 2024 at 8:49 pm

    This news of Carolyn’s passing arrives with great sadness. I worked and was a friend of Carolyn’s since 1977 at Anderson Hospital. We check in every couple months and after no response I suspected something was not right.

    Carolyn was always willing to share her knowledge of Health Information and she mentored so many of us in our careers. Her crocheting has touched all my
    Children and grandchildren as they still have those lovely gifts from her.

    I send my sympathy to all her family. Johnny and his family brought her many happy years and before that her nieces and nephews were all she talked about.

    She lived for and loved so many around her. Carolyn, you will be greatly missed.

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