Carol Prewitt, 87, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Carol Lou was born on December 18, 1935, the daughter of George and Opal (Hanen) McHenry. She was raised with one brother and three sisters in Omaha, Missouri. She attended Livonia schools and graduated from Livonia High School in 1953. Carol married Oscar Prewitt in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 14, 1954. They moved to Unionville in 1965 and raised their three children there. Carol was a devoted wife to Oscar after his diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and was always by his side. Carol worked for several years at the SCS office and later at Davis Chevrolet in booking. She was an avid golfer at the Unionville Country Club. In addition, she was a wonderful seamstress and cook. Carol adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Later in life she enjoyed embroidery and quilting. Carol attended West Liberty Baptist Church. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed visiting with people and traveling.
Carol is survived by three children: David Paul (Kathy) Prewitt and Freddie Joe Prewitt of Pollock, Missouri, and Deborah Ann (Terry) Gadberry of Franklin, Tennessee. She is also survived by grandchildren Jacqueline (Brady) Denton of Franklin, Tennessee; Judd Gadberry of San Franciso, California; Mallory Jo Prewitt of Des Moines, Iowa, and Brittany Banks of Seymour, Iowa. Her great grandchildren are Lelia Denton, Edward Brady Denton IV, and William Hayes Denton.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died March 7, 1997; a brother, George Paul McHenry; and three sisters, Evelyn Allen, Sheila Probasco, and Deloris Mathes.
Graveside services for Carol Prewitt were at the McCune Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Visitation was at Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home the same day as the service. Kevin Collins conducted the service and Carol’s daughter Deborah shared memories of Mom. Recorded musical selections were “When I Get to Where I’m Going” and “How Great Thou Art.” Pallbearers were David Prewitt, Freddie Prewitt, Judd Gadberry, and John Mathes. Interment will be at the McCune Cemetery.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the McCune Cemetery and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th St., Unionville, MO 63565.
