Carol Ann Plummer

  Funeral service for Carol Ann Plummer were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at the Alva First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Martindale officiating. Interment was to be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.

Carol Ann Plummer, 80, died Jan. 1, 2014 in Altus. She was born on Nov. 6, 1933 in Liberal, Kan., the daughter of Harry and Emma (Smith) Fuller. Carol attended school in Liberal, graduating from Liberal High School in 1951. She attended the University of Kansas from 1951-1952 and worked for Beech Aircraft for several years. On Feb. 26, 1954 she married John Allen Plummer in Liberal. After her marriage she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Stan Randall. In 1966, they moved to Shattuck and then to Seiling in 1968. Carol and John settled Alva in 1971 where they presently reside. Carol was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, shopping at garage sales, and playing bridge. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Alva where she was a member of the chancel choir and the bell choir. She was a talented pianist and shared her love for music through her involvement in the church, Share Convalescent Home and Beadles Nursing Home. She is a member of PEO, United Methodist Women, Priscilla Circle, Alva Research Club and bridge club. She volunteered in many ways, delivering Meals on Wheels and mentoring at Longfellow Elementary School. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Kay Kelman, Sylvia Helfrecht and Joyce Dishon; one brother, Wendell Fuller; two nieces; and one nephew. Carol is survived by her husband, John Plummer; a daughter, Kim Leverett and husband Joe of Altus; a son, Mitch Plummer and wife Enola Gaye of Las Vegas, Nev.; two grandchildren, Sarah Charbonnet and husband Cameron of Dallas, Texas; Austin Leverett and fiancé Jenny Braziel of Altus; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to to the Alva First United Methodist Church Choir. Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.