Carol Sue Dysinger, 76, of Iola died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Allen County Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1935, in Morrisville, Mo., to Thomas and Lillian Beesley. She was an avid gardener and an excellent cook.
She is survived by her children, Randolph Hilburn, Morrisville, Debra Kidd (Verlin), Hillsboro, Ore., Robert Dysinger (Sarah), Republic, Mo., Terry Dysinger, Arnold, Kathy Stotler (Dewey), Moran, Richard Dysinger (Renee), Osceola, Mo., Diane Evel (David), Arnold, and Thomas Dysinger (Patricia), Va.; 27 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Tinnie Joe Hilburn; a sister, Barbara Worrell; and a brother, Timmy Beesley.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo., followed with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.