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Cara Crain Obituary
Manchester - Cara Sue Crain, 75, of Manchester passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born April 11, 1949 in White Hall the daughter of James and Vera Moss Fraser. She married Rob Crain on July 26, 1969 in White Hall and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Chris (Robin)Crain of Springfield, MO and Kyle (Cara) Crain of Winchester; four grandchildren, Jordan, Kendall, Eli and Eryn Crain and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Larry Fraser and Bill Fraser (surviving wife, Patrice of Carlinville) and one sister, Joyce Baker (surviving husband, Ed of White Hall).
Cara Sue knew from a young age that the only thing she wanted to do was to be a teacher. She taught for many years, first at the Manchester School where she taught 1st and 2nd grade and later at the Winchester Elementary School where she taught 4th and 5th grade. She loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren's events and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester with burial at Manchester Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Winchester Educational Foundation. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.
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Karla Cannon
February 27, 2025
Cara was such a a nice person. I used to see her at school, helping kids there, or just helping other people somewhere else. And she doesn't have to worry about any pain, suffering or anything here on earth anymore. She will definitely be missed!! May God give you all peace and comfort!!
Chris Poland
February 26, 2025
Thanks God for putting the Roodhouse and Whitehall girls together. Prayers and Blessings to the family
Mayna M stottler
February 26, 2025
Cara was a good neighbor and friend. We weren't close but available when needed. I miss her beautiful smile. Prayers for Rob and her family
Kim (Knapp) Hackett
February 25, 2025
Rob, Chris & Kyle,
She was first known as Mrs. Crain, our teacher, as she impacted so may young children like myself. She will be remembered and missed by so many. May she now rest in peace and keeping watching over us each day.
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Barbara Smith
February 25, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss .
Ramona Wilson
February 25, 2025
Rob & Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Cara Sue's passing. Praying for peace and strength for you all during this difficult time.
REG AND JULIA JOHNSON
February 25, 2025
Cara Sue was a wonderful co-worker and teacher to my 3 sons- My boys still say that she was their favorite- she was a great teacher
Karen Downs
February 24, 2025
Rob & family,
So very sorry to hear of Cara Sue´s passing. I know you´ve been thru a difficult time. I´m glad I was able to call her a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wes Shafer
February 24, 2025
I won't be able to attend, but she was a memorable and great teacher. I loved her classes
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