Carol Darlene Macha

Carol Darlene Macha obituary, Oak Grove, MO

Carol Darlene Macha

Carol Macha Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Oak Grove on Feb. 4, 2026.
Carol Darlene Macha, 76, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9 th at Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Carol was born August 16, 1949, the daughter of Elmo Lee and Lena Katherine (Morris) Bush-Lively. She was a homemaker and loved dogs and cats. Carol enjoyed crossword puzzles, coloring, watching soap operas, and playing bingo. She was a successful winner and was playing bingo the night that Elvis died.

Carol's survivors include daughter Cathy, son Randy Macha (Misty), daughter Jennifer Johnson (Adam), brother David Bush (Vicky), sister Judy Wilson (Gordon), sister Sharon Ward, sister-in-law Linda Bush, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Allen, and niece Crystal.

Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri

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