Carroll Kohl (nee Vernier), born on March 25, 1928 in Belleville, IL. passed away at the age of 89 on August 11, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leo G. (Bud) Kohl, Jr. Mother of Susan (Rosemary Denson), Barbara (Neil) Finbloom, Tom (Gail Wertz). Sister of the late Knight (Elizabeth) Vernier and Doris (James) Kohl. Grandmother of Tyler, Ryan and Jenny Kohl, Nicole Mills, Kelsey and Taylor Kabuss. Aunt, great aunt and friend to many.

Carroll utilized her extensive talents and desire for excellence in multiple pursuits. She was a Registered Nurse and co-owner of The Red Owl, Ltd. She served as a member of the St. Louis Herb Society, The Fleur de Lis Garden Club, Mercy Auxiliary, and as a Mercy Hospice Volunteer. She was the Mercy Auxilian of the Year in 1987. Her artistic endeavors included antiquing, decorating, gardening and quilting, She was a frustrated architect, redesigning every family home. Her creativity, intellect, wisdom, humor, kindness and smile will be greatly missed.

Carroll donated her body to St. Louis University Medical School.

Memorial: September 9, 2017 at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, MO. Visitation: 10:30 to 11:30. Mass: 11:30 with a reception following. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the St. Louis Herb Society Legacy Fund.