Carol L. Geels

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Visitation Schedule
Rosary: St. Benedict Catholic Church
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR  72865
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
7:45 p.m.
Service Schedule
St. Benedict Catholic Church
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR  72865
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Cemetery
St. Benedict's Catholic Cemetery
Hwy. 22
Subiaco, AR  72865
Memorial Contributions
Coury House c/o St. Benedict Catholic Church
405 N. Subiaco Ave.
Subiaco, AR  72865


Charleston Dog Shelter
P.O Box 118
Charleston, AR  72933
Carol L. Geels

of Subiaco, AR

February 15, 1948 - November 16, 2019

Carol L. Geels, 71, a resident of Subiaco, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born February 15, 1948, in Paris to the late Paul B. and Magdalene (Wewers) Geels. Carol was very active in St. Benedict's Parish as lector, cantor, choir member and Eucharistic Minister. Early in her career, she worked at Stephens, Inc. in Little Rock. She also worked as business manager and board member at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith, manager of the Coury House at the Subiaco Abbey, member of the city of Subiaco Town Council, and a Saturday worker at the Paris Veterinary Clinic in Paris.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Fabian Geels and wife, Teresa and a brother-in-law, Emil Schluterman.

Survivors include three brothers, Daniel Geels and wife, Joani of Bothell, Washington, James Geels and wife, Eve of North Richland Hills, Texas and Gerald Geels and wife, Lois of Carrollton, Texas and two sisters, Patricia Schluterman of Paris and Theresa Klein and husband, Fred of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Carol was loved deeply by her thirty nephews and nieces and by many great and great-great nephews and nieces. She is treasured by countless cousins and devoted friends. Carol was the center of her family, keeping all connected, informed and loved.

Rosary will be 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.

The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at the St. Benedict Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Stengel, OSB officiating. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be Walter Geels, Michael Schluterman, Charlie Schluterman, Ron Geels, Gary Geels, Karen Fichte, Steven Klein and Dan Klein. Colleen Geels will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Carol requested memorials be made to the Coury House, c/o Subiaco Abbey, 405 North Subiaco Avenue, Subiaco, AR 72865 or the Charleston Dog Shelter, P.O Box 118, Charleston, AR 72933.

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18 Condolence(s)
Bernd Geels
Buffalo, NY
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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Carol was a very dear woman whom I was lucky to have as an aunt. Three weeks have passed since her death and I still feel devastated by her death.

Lou Ann Nolan
Huntsville, AR
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Such a beautiful lady who will be missed greatly. Carol, it was an honor to know you.

Kathy Woodard
Central City, AR
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

So sorry to hear about Carol. She was a sweet lady and I always enjoyed visiting with her at Coury House. She will
be missed. Comfort and peace for her love ones.

Joan and Tony Sferlazza
Carrollton, TX
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Dearest Carol,
It was a pleasure and an honor to have know you. May you rest in peace.
Love , Joan and Tony

Charis Geisinger
Bella Vista, AR
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

I just saw Carol's obituary in the newspaper, and while it was a shock to think of her gone from this life, it also brought back such wonderful memories of knowing and working with her when our Bella Vista church took several retreats to Coury House some years ago. Carol's presence was always a plus in any situation. With her quiet competence and unflappable good humor, she was right there to help with whatever the group needed. I always felt if I had lived nearer, we could have been good friends, and I'm guessing just about everyone who met her felt the same way. She simply embodied the love of Jesus in all I ever saw her do and say. My heartfelt condolences go to her family and to all the brothers at Subiaco, who will surely miss her dearly.

Vicki Ford Firstenberg
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

I am so very sorry to hear this news...while I am certain her angel wings are glittery and gold, she will surely be missed. Carol was always so sweet, funny, loving and kind...Rest in Peace sweet lady... 💞

Teresa Luneau
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Carol, Subiaco will never be the same without you at Coury House to welcome all of us pilgrims to that sacred mountain. You were the first person I met at Subiaco, and I shall never forget you. May God hold you tight in the palm of His hand.

SANDRA Rush Taylor
North Little Rock,
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sandra Rush Taylor
St. Scholastica fellow graduate
1966

Linda Hixson
Paris, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Even superlatives fall short when it comes to describing Carol. She will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to all her family and friends.

Mark and Evelyn Hatcher
Subiaco, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was a wonderful Christian person. God bless her family.

Deacon David and Elaine Thompson
Jefferson City, MT
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Monday, November 18, 2019

We had the privilege of meeting and getting to know this kind soul during our stays at Coury House. May the angels take her soul to paradise, may the saints rejoice with her, and may she see the face of Christ. Eternal rest grant her o Lord. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. She is missed.

Cheryl Wheat
Fort Smith, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

A precious, kind, and caring woman.

Becky Wewers Johnson
Fort Smith, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Funny, witty, warm and caring, Carol was loved and will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. She was more special than words can express. Sending love and prayers for her siblings, for whom she was the family bond. I am so appreciative of her wrangling the first cousin's reunions at her home to give us an opportunity to gather, reacquaint, celebrate and remember our roots.

Alicia Minden
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Sorry to learn of Carol's passing. May she now rest in peace and free of pain. She will be missed.

Tina Forst
Subiaco, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Carol will be truly missed. Prayers for comfort and peace.

Danny Wewers / Kitzel Braatelien
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, November 18, 2019

Loved Carol!

Deborah Meiklejohn
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Chad Schluterman
Scranton, AR
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Sunday, November 17, 2019