Carole A. Harmening

Carole A. Harmening, age 85, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born July 28, 1936 the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Turner) Turbeville.

She married Max Harmening on May 23, 1955

Carole is survived by three sons; Bruce (Karen) Harmening of Athens, Robert (Lori) Harmening of Greenview, William (Debra) Harmening of Unionville, TN; two daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Patterson of Springfield and Barbi Gimondo of Athens; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and life-long friend, Wilma Brennan.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Max; a granddaughter, Cassie Gimondo; and a brother, Harold “Jack” Rodgers.

Carole worked as a hostess for many years at the Red Coach Inn in Springfield.

She was a member of the Athens Christian Church.

Carole’s passion was her family.

Private family services will be held.  Burial will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Memorials can be made to the Sangamon County Humane Society.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.