Carol Lucille McCormick

Carol Lucille McCormick of Springdale, Arkansas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2024, at the age of 100 years and eight months. Carol was born March 18, 1924, in Beverly, Kansas, to Henry and Blanche McCormick. Carol attended school in Beverly, graduating at the age of 17, received a teaching certificate, and began teaching that fall. Carol served as a teacher in five different one-room country schools in the area and taught a few students that were older than her. Carol drove a Model A, for which she paid $15, to a school five miles in the country. In the winter, Carol had to leave for school early to carry in wood and build a fire in the old wood stove so the school would be warm when her students arrived. Carol then attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, from 1947-1949. After graduating in 1949, Carol felt God's call to go into full-time Christian work and moved to Northwest Arkansas, where she began teaching children's Bible classes in country schools. A year later, Jewel Horton joined her and they soon became known as "Miss Carol" and "Miss Jewel". They continued their ministry in the country schools with daily Vacation Bible School during the summers, Christian camps, and after-school classes. Later they held women's Bible study classes, which Carol continued until just a few years ago. Carol was active at Fellowship Bible Church in Springdale, making sure that deviled eggs were always at their church dinners. Carol loved God with all her heart, mind, and soul. She was thoroughly and completely dedicated to doing His will and living for Him. Carol loved telling others what God had done for her and what He could do for them if they put their trust in Him. Generations of families in Northwest Arkansas had the privilege of hearing the Good News from Miss Carol. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Blanche McCormick; nephew, Dale Shogren; brother-in-law, Orin Shogren; and niece-in-law, Rita Shogren. Carol is survived by her sister, Dorothy Shogren, of Lubbock, Texas; nephew Mark Shogren and wife Elaine of Lubbock, Texas; Gwen Shogren of Edmond, Oklahoma; five great nieces and one great nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale, Arkansas, and Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Illinois. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, 2000 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas.

Carol Lucille McCormick

March 18, 1924 - November 18, 2024