Carol Estes

Carol Louise Estes, 54, of Stotts City, MO, lost her life on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO, surrounded by her loved ones. She will now be in her forever place.

        Carol was born April 28, 1969 in Aurora, MO, Daughter of the late Jesse James Woods and Shirley Mae (Haddock) Woods. She graduated from Aurora High School, class of 1987. She lived her life through her family and friends. She was happiest being with family and friends, sharing many stories and laughs. She spent her life raising her three children and caring for her loved ones.

       In 1992, Carol married Charley Eugene Estes. Carol is survived by her husband Charley, of Stotts City; her daughter, Ashley Estes, of Monett, MO; her daughter, Brittany Estes, of Stotts City, MO and her son, Corey and his wife Kayley Estes, of Mount Vernon, MO; two brothers, Sam Woods, of Pierce City, MO and Jamie Woods, of Hoberg, MO; her sister Barbara McVickers, of Monett, MO; Five grandchildren, Maylee, Elliott and Emmett Estes; Peyton Estes and Abigail Forbes. As well as many more family and friends. 

    Carol was preceded in death by her parents: two brothers Frank Woods and Richard Woods; and one sister Teresa Woods. Any funeral services will be shared at a later date.