Carol Elaine Bargerstock Courson

September 04, 2018 Last Updated: September 04, 2018 11:00 AM Death Notice

Carol Elaine Bargerstock Courson, 78, of Parker passed away early Friday morning at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Born April 3, 1940, in Craigsville, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Shay Bargerstock.

Carol was a graduate of Worthington High School.

She later married Thomas Courson, who preceded her in death in 2011.

Carol enjoyed gardening, playing bingo and playing the lottery, especially the scratch-offs.

She was a homemaker most of her life, but also helped cooking at the former Rosebud restaurant, as well as the Centurion restaurant.

Carol was of the Methodist faith.

Carol would often ride with her husband in his trucking business and eventually got her CDL and would even drive the truck. She was an avid fishermen and golfer as well.

Carol was known to the community by her generosity and kindness and was know as “Mom” to most of it. Of all her accomplishments, she was most proud of her children, as well as her grandchildren. It was her family that made her the most happy and who she loved spending time with.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy (John) Tasker of Clintonville and Triscia Bartley of Parker; six sons, Tom (Melanie) Courson of St. Petersburg, Tim (Gaylene) Courson of Knox, Troy (Mary Leigh) Courson of St. Petersburg, Terry “Chuck” (Michele) Courson of Parker, Todd (Brenda) Courson of Parker and Robert (Marcy) Courson of St. Petersburg; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and her brother, Edward Bargerstock of Worthington.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Adam Bartley; her brother, Robert Bargerstock; and her sister-in law, Virginia Bargerstock.

COURSON — Friends of Carol Elaine Bargerstock Courson, who died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Parker United Methodist Church, Washington St., Parker, with the Rev. Ken Hughes, United Methodist minister, officiating. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church.Interment in Perryville Cemetery, near Parker.To view or send condolences, flowers or sympathy cards, please visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.