By Jim Meridith
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      Carol Ann (Galbraith) Fearn, age 86 of Cisne, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Cisne Rehab Center.

      Carol was born on October 10, 1936, to the late Eldon and Doris (Daughenbaugh) Galbraith of Johnsonville, IL. She married Jack Fearn on July 10, 1955; he survives and resides in Cisne, IL.

      Carol graduated from Cisne High School in 1954. She was a long-time member of Cisne United Methodist Church and Cornerstone Community Church, later in life.

      Carol’s life was centered around her family and their farm in rural Cisne. She was a 4-H Leader and former member of the Wayne County 4-H Federation Board. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed antiques- collecting Flow Blue dishes and Transferware. She also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and canning. Carol was a respected Breeder of Basset Hounds and over the years, raised over 1200 Basset puppies.

      She was survived by 4 children: Neil Fearn and wife Debbie of Albion, IL, Paul Fearn and wife Lisa of Cisne, IL, Susan Qualls and husband Mike Qualls of Springfield, MO and Andrew Fearn and wife Kerry of Charleston, IL; five grandchildren: Karlie Bayley and husband Andy of Albion, IL, Seth Fearn and wife Meghan of Albion, IL, Jennifer (Qualls) Eisenbath and husband Ryan of Conroe, TX, Amy (Qualls) Landrigan and husband Matt of DesMoines, IA and Jarod Fearn and wife Amanda of Cisne, IL; eleven great grand-children: Amelia Fearn, Felicity Fearn, Grant Fearn, Titus Fearn, Lainey Fearn and Myles Fearn all of Albion, IL, Margaret Eisenbath, Jacqueline Eisenbath and Charlotte Eisenbath all of Conroe, TX and Clayton Fearn and Lyla Fearn both of Cisne, IL; a brother, Joe Galbraith and wife Sherry of Glen Carbon, IL and a sister Christine Stitts and husband John of Valparaiso, IN.

      She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Barbara Sue Goule.

      Private family services will be held.

      Memorials may be given in memory of Carol to North Wayne Ambulance Service and will be accepted at the funeral home.

      Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

      Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL

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    1. Bill Elliott / April 20, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      We were sad to learn of Carol’s passing. As a kid I was fortunate to be one of Carol’s 4-H kids and probably had my first public speaking opportunity giving presentations on my 4-H projects. It was also good timing if you happened to show up neat Pine Ridge Farms near a mealtime, haha. The Fearn family are in our thoughts and we hope that you spend a lot of time together reliving all the great memories of Carol.

    2. Paul & Jo Ann Rose / April 21, 2023 at 9:20 am

      Thoughts and prayers for Jack and family.

    3. Russell, Denise, and David / April 21, 2023 at 10:17 am

      Prayers for family, Carol was so sweet. Have mamny good memories of talks and visits with her and Jack at Cisne UMC. I know she will be missed deeply by family and friends. May God comfort you all in this time.

    4. John and Darlene Hosselton / April 21, 2023 at 2:40 pm

      Sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Comfort and peace to all the family.

    5. Linda Clark Love / April 21, 2023 at 6:51 pm

      I remember a funny story mother told about your Carol, she was a little girl about 3 or 4, mother got to their house and Carol was jumping up and down on the front porch. Mother asked her what she was doing, she continued to jump up and down and kind of singing🎶🎶she said “ I’m a drivin mamma crazy I’m a drivin mamma crazy”🎶🎶! Mother loved Carol very much 🥰

    6. Heather Musgrave / April 21, 2023 at 10:39 pm

      What a pleasure it was to care for Carol. She will be deeply missed not only by myself but the entire staff at Cisne Rehab. Prayers for her family! We love you Jack!

    7. Geroge and Carolyn Matchett / April 23, 2023 at 10:41 am

      Our Prayers are with the Fearn family. May God’s Love and Peace be with you at this time.

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