Carol Jean Walker

Carol Jean Yackle Walker, age 77, of Paola KS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 8, 2025. Carol was born on September 18, 1947 in Paola, Kansas to Warren and Jean Yackle.

Carol graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1965. She married Larry Edward Walker on June 18, 1966. They were married for 54 years and the union brought 3 children. Carol worked for G.K. Smith & Sons for 24 years. She enjoyed spending her time playing the organ for church, playing golf, baking and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her three children, Brian Walker (Christine) Ramsey MN, Brad Walker (Jonna) Shawnee KS, and Shari Strickling (Tim) Paola KS, six grandchildren – David Stuteville, Karlie O’Hara, Tyler Walker, Trevor Walker, Ashleigh Walker, Sydney Walker and three great grandchildren – Jace O’Hara, Finnegan O’Hara and Rory O’Hara. Carol is also survived by her siblings, Gary Yackle (Christine), Cathy Whitaker (Jerry), Barb Green (Fred) and Karen Jackson (Terry) along with countless nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dianna and her husband Larry.

Visitation with be Thursday, May 15th at Dengel & Sons Paola from 6 PM – 8 PM. Funeral services will be at St Philip Neri Catholic Church in Osawatomie Friday, May 16th at 10 AM. Burial will be at Osawatomie Cemetery following the service. Following the burial a celebration of life will be at the Paola Country Club from 1 PM to 4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Brighton Hospice or to Vintage Park Osawatomie.