Mrs. Carole Franer,82, of Winfield, MO, passed away on Sept. 30, 2021 at Progress West Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1938 in Chattanooga, TN to Franklin Hedgepath  and Theresa ( Lutz ). She attended Notre Dame Catholic School along with her future husband, Frank Franer. Following his time in the U.S. Navy, she married the love of her life, Frank, on Sept. 4, 1954 in Chattanooga, TN. They were blessed with Frank III, Cathy, Carole, Lee and Laura. Carole began working in a pharmacy  and they encouraged her to go to nursing school and she became an L.P.N. She then went on to work at doctors' offices for a number of years. Carole was a talented homemaker and made each child feel like they were her favorite. Carole loved talking on the phone, crossword puzzles and reading. She gave good advice and was referred to as "The Counselor" by family and friends. Carole and Frank were devoted members of Calvary Chapel and Carole attended a bible study group with her friends. Carole and Frank traveled to most of his Navy reunions throughout the United States and always had a good time. Carole was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Carole is survived by her wonderful family:  Cathy and husband Jim Miller of Old Monroe,  Carole and husband Greg Dillingham of Old Monroe, Lee and wife Mary Franer of O'Fallon, Laura and husband Scott Fehmel of Florissant and daughter-in -law, Lisa Franer of Wentzville; 10 beloved grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Frank Franer III and her husband, Frank Franer Jr.

Visitation – scheduled on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379 1-636-528-8244

Homegoing Service  – Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379,  1-636-528-8244.  Pastor Wes Denham to officiate. Two granddaughters, Angela Diehl and Christy Speichinger to sing and play , Amazing Grace and I Can Only Imagine. Interment to follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis , MO. Pallbearers; Lee Franer Sr., Jason Hooper, Joshua Hooper, Lee Franer Jr., Frank Franer IV and Ian Bae.

Memorials may be made to the  Calvary Chapel Food Pantry c/o the funeral home

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com