Carolyn S. (O'Neel) Threlkeld, 78, of Britt passed away Monday, March 28, 2022
at Westview Care Center in Britt.
Funeral services for Carolyn Threlkeld will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at
11:00 AM at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt, with Pastor
Eric Schubert officiating.
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion at 1:30 PM.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at Ewing
Funeral Chapel.
Carolyn, the daughter of Bert and Maxine (Chapman) O'Neel, was born July 13,
1943 in Clarion, Iowa. She was raised in the Clarion area and graduated from
Clarion High School with the class of 1961. She attended UNI for a year, before
transferring to Iowa State where she received her bachelor's degree in home
economics in 1965.
While attending ISU Carolyn met Dennis Threlkeld. They were united in marriage
on December 11, 1966 in Clarion, Iowa.
Carolyn and Dennis traveled both domestically and internationally for Dennis's
work. Carolyn worked for a time as a merchandiser for the Marshall Field's
department store. In addition, she worked for Ohio Edison Power Company as part
of their marketing and education team.
Carolyn had many hobbies, such as cooking and gardening, reading, and sewing.
She sewed all the drapes in their home and made clothes (including her wedding
dress), dolls and other gifts for her family and friends. She enjoyed
volunteering her time and talents to a number of groups, including PEO, 4-H, her
church circle group, and various other activities with the United Methodist
Church. She also served on the West Hancock School Board for several years.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Dennis Threlkeld of 55 years; two children,
Sue (Chris) McKee and Rebecca Threlkeld; her brother Mitch O'Neel; and aunt
Phyllis Stupka.
She is proceeded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, Carolyn's family suggests memorial contributions may be
given to P.E.O. Chapter GF in Carolyn's name. P.E.O. donations will be used for
scholarships for women and can be sent to their attention c/o Ewing Funeral
Home, P.O. Box 342, Britt, Iowa 50423.