Carol Covington
July 31, 1935 ~ August 5, 2022
Carol M. Covington, 87, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. Funeral Services: 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, by Celebrant Dawn Stephens. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Burial: Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Larry L. (Pam Walz) Covington, Luann (Jeffrey) LaFollette, and Cheryl (Scott) MacDowell; grandchildren, Larry M. (Tracy) Covington, Blake (Sarah) Covington, Kendra (Robby) Kamerling, Krista Flockhart, Cody (Emily) Harris, Kiley (Justin) Prochaska, and Samuel MacDowell; great-grandchildren, Quintin, Olivia, Keean, Kelsey, Madison, Kenley, Ty, Michael, Mitchell, Faith, Matthew, Merrill, Hope, Ella and Freya.
She is also survived by her siblings, Daisy Heady, Dick Rundle, Alma Brewer, Dorothy Boland, and Harriet Pillard; brother-in-law, Eldon Covington, sister-in-law, Belva Covington; and many nieces and nephews.
Carol was born on July 31, 1935, the daughter of Harrison and Dorothy (Costly) Rundle, Sr. in Monticello, Iowa. She graduated from Monticello High School in 1952. On September 13, 1953, she married Lawrence 'Larry' Covington in Monticello. Carol worked at Collins Radio for 34 years.
She will be remembered for her beautiful paintings. Each of her children and grandchildren received a special painting of their choosing. Carol also meticulously cared for her yard and flower beds.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy; husband, Lawrence; brothers, Harrison Rundle, Jr. and Bob Rundle; and sister, Jennie Dirks.
The family extends a sincere thank you to the staff at Bickford of Marion for their compassionate care.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Such a sweet person and my Aunt. Always kind and never a cross word. She will be greatly missed. Heaven has gained an angel.
So very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman and always so kind to me when I spent time with Jack and Alma. Keeping you all in my prayers. Connie (Rouse) Snitker and family
So very sorry for your loss. I always remember her with a ready smile and laugh, always to welcome me into her home!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Your “Tashner Vision Family”, Dr. T & Julie, Tammi, Liz, Becka, Rick, Brea, and Tammy
Larry, LuAnn, Cheryl and families, I’m so sorry to learn of Carol’s passing. I would see her when I visited my sister in-law at Bickford Place. She had the most infectious laugh, I always looked forward to seeing her. She had a beautiful smile and always willing to talk. Hold her love in your hearts, always. You all are in my thoughts, Annamae Baker
In loving memory of Carol’s bright smile, warm hugs, and motherly personality. Carol will be deeply missed at Bickford.
I agree with Aunt Carol that popcorn & milk is a great meal. Sometimes we had it Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday nights when growing up. I have a few children & grand children who agree. A true Covington meal! Service spoke so well of her beauty, both inside & out. Hugs to everyone from cousin Sue B.