Carolyn S. (Ancil) Sewell Snead

Carolyn S. Sewell Snead, 83, Kokomo, passed away at 10:16 am Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home, where she was lovingly cared for by her family.  She was born on January 14, 1940 in Kokomo.  She was the daughter of the late Charles F. Ancil and Vivian (Hatfield) Chaplin.  On December 7, 1956, at her parents’ home, she married Floyd “Boono” Sewell, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2013.  On May 20, 2018 at Crossroads Community Church, she married John R. Snead, and he survives.

Carolyn graduated from Kokomo High School in 1957.  She retired from Delco Electronics Housekeeping in 1998, after 30 years of service.  She was a member of Crossroads Church. She volunteered for many years at St. Joseph Hospital. She loved to go primitive shopping with her besties and decorating the many houses she had made her home.  She loved time spent with her small group from church and her graduating class. She found great joy in the time spent with her beloved family and friends and especially enjoyed her trips to visit her daughter’s family in South Carolina.  Carolyn will be remembered as always being willing to lend a helping hand. 

In addition to her husband, John, Carolyn is survived by her children, Steve (Cindy) Sewell, Bob (Deana) Sewell, Julie (Kirk) Gillam, and Dave (Jenny) Sewell; grandchildren, Ben Sewell, Zach (Keirstin) Sewell, Lauren (Ryan) Tanselle, Lindsey (Matt) Amayan, Lainey (Kenton) Schroer, Megan (Hales) Swift, Maddie (Justin) Eades, Molly (Nick) Jeffries, Derek Gillam, Abby (Patrick) Davis, and Carly (Sam) Bell; 18 great grandchildren and one on the way; brothers-in-law, Ron Yamaoka, Danny Sewell; sister-in-law, Janet Sewell; many nieces and nephews; bonus daughters, Heather Snead, Jill (John) Quinn, and Sally (Chris) Rathgeb; bonus grandchildren, Erin (Allen Tierney) Quinn, Daniel Quinn, Rob Quinn, Piper Rathgeb, and Chase Rathgeb.

She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Vivian and John Chaplin; father, Charles Ancil; husband of 56 years, Floyd; brothers, Glen Ancil, Dick Ancil, and John Chaplin; brothers-in-law, Jack Sewell, and Ron Sewell; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Yamaoka, Shelby Sewell, and Patsy Sewell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, March 27, 2023 at Crossroads Community Church, US 931 & St. Rd. 26, with Pastor Jeff Harlow & Pastor Dick Sanburn officiating.  Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery.  Friends are invited to visit from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Community Church. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.  Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

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