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Carole Lyster Obituary
Carole was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her strength, independence, and fighting spirit. She enjoyed spending her time with family, friends, and pets, cherishing every moment spent surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Funk, Debra Jilek (Rick), and Sherrie Hume, 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Lyster; son, Russell D. Lyster; 3 son-in-laws, Bob, Seville, Scott and 4 siblings.
Services for Carole will be held privately. In remembrance of her life, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers. Carole's legacy of strength, love, dedication, and resilience will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Kathy Brennecke
April 29, 2025
I have known Carole and her family since 1978 at Uhler´s where I bought all my flowers for my yard. She was a kind and loving woman. I still buy my plants there and will forever.
Pat Unrath
December 22, 2024
I always look forward to my trips to Uhler´s but it was even more special when I would see Carol there too. She was kind and fun but also strong, traits that she clearly passed on! I still look for her whenever I pull up at the store. I do miss her, as do many others I am sure.
Kim Lyster
October 13, 2024
She was by far the strongest woman I have ever known! Her perseverance and strength was seen and admired! She will greatly be missed!
Cheryl Lyster
October 12, 2024
My Aunt Carole was one of the most influential women in my formative years. She took time with me and when I was 15 I got to spend my summer at their home. Not only did I get to know her so much better but all of my cousins and my uncle and my grandmother as well. I cherished her dearly and will miss her so very much! Cheryl Lyster
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Faye Seegers
October 11, 2024
It seems like I have known Carole all my life (72 years). We went to school together, and had some wonderful friends and times. We have so many memories together while growing older in lives. There have been so many wonderful times and some sorrows. She was always there for me, with help, support, and friendship. I will always remember her kindness and her love. It is so heartbreaking not being able to hear her voice. I will miss her til the end of my days.
I will always love you,
Faye
Faye
October 11, 2024
I was so blessed to have Carole as a friend, and more like a sister for 72 years. We started our friendship in elementary school which lasted until her death. We both got married out of high school. She moved to Pennsylvania to live with Jay, I stayed in Florida to start my married life. We have remained in touch with each other by visiting and with phone calls. When each of us had our first child, we both became godmothers to each other's child. And later grandparents, from the marriage of Carole's daughter and my step son. We stayed in touch most of the years over the telephone discussing anything and everything. Carole was a loving and caring person inside and out. We will miss her deeply.
Loving you always,
Faye
Lenore
October 9, 2024
My sweet neighbor and friend. You welcomed me with open arms (and brownies!) the day I moved in and our friendship followed immediately. There are no words - miss you and love you always !
Elizabeth Gfell
October 5, 2024
I met Carole when I moved to Spring Run States. We soon became friends, and started working on a project that she had been excited to complete.
Her tenacity and perseverance helped us finish it. We put our minds to work to do the best we could. We had a lot of fun during the process. This experience will always be in my heart, because she taught me that there are no obstacles so difficult that they cannot be overcome.
Rest in peace my friend , keep vibrating in another dimension with that inner strength that made you the person you were in this world .
Love you !
Elizabeth G.
Pat Henry Unrath
October 5, 2024
I met Carole at Uhler´s and she felt like a long lost friend from that first day. She was so kind and funny and always had a smile that lit up the room. She is surely missed by many.
Robin Edwards
October 5, 2024
Aunt Carole was 16 in this picture holding me.
I miss you terribly Aunt Carole. We were fighting cancer together and supporting each other to stay positive and beat this. Your strength was truly admirable. I adored you my whole life. You never ceases to amaze me with your strength. Now I have to try and beat this cancer in honor and memory of you. We both were going to beat this but God called you home. You left the same date Momma did 30 years ago. Sept 12th will be twice as sad now. I know you missed Momma tremendously and I find comfort knowing you are again with your sister and don't have to miss her any longer. You are also again with Nana, Uncle Jay, Russell, Uncle Leon, Uncle Trow, Uncle Sid and Daddy. I love you SO very much and always will. I miss our daily texts back and forth with each other. I also miss "I love you LOADS" you always texted to me. So, until I join you in heaven...I miss and love you LOADS .
Your niece, Robin
Robin Edwards
October 4, 2024
This was Aunt Carole (age 16) holding me.
Aunt Carole, I miss you TERRIBLY. We were fighting cancer together. My whole life I so admired your strength and adored you. We made a promise to one another that we were going to beat this dang cancer and supported each other..then God called you home. Sept 12th has been hard ever since Momma passed away and now it will only be doubly hard. I know how much you missed Momma though and I am glad you are finally with her again after 30 years. I promise to fight this dang cancer for both of us now in Honor and Memory of you. I so miss the emotional support you gave me though. I love you so so much!! I will always miss our daily texts back and forth and "love you LOADS". Until I see you again Aunt Carole...I love you LOADS
Love always, your niece
Laurie Edwards
October 4, 2024
Forgot to add some photos. Middle pic is Mom, Daddy and Aunt Carole. Last pic is Aunt Carole with Nana. Love you all.
Laurie Edwards
October 4, 2024
Aunt Carole, I miss you so much. I couldn´t have asked for a better Aunt. We were all very blessed to have been your family. I´ve been smelling flowers in the air a lot lately. I think it´s your way of telling me you´re okay and back with everyone you loved that are in Heaven. Sept 12 will always be a very hard day because you left the same day as Mom 30 years later. That´s tough but you probably planned it that way thinking we will only grieve that one day. If it was only that easy. I still grieve for Mom so much. I do find comfort knowing y´all are back together again. I know you´re out of pain and in the arms of Russell, Uncle Jay, your Mom and all your other loved ones. I´m sure there were a lot of people to greet you because you touched so many lives and were so very much loved. There wont be a day that I wont wish I could hear or see in text your normal sign off of "love you loads". I LOVE YOU LOADS forever and always. Your very blessed Niece, Laurie
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