Carol Jean McCool

Carol Jean McCool, age 87, passed away on October 31, 2025, at her home in Boonville, IN. She was born Carol Jean Fiala to Barbara and George Fiala on August 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL. She was the youngest of four children, George, Lillian, and Jimmy. She graduated from Grant High School in 1956. She was a member of Main Street Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and Delt's. She worked at Helfrich vending and retired from Wal-Mart.
She married William McCool in 1960 and had two sons, Tom McCool and William McCool. She was a loving Mom, devoted friend to many, and her faith in Jesus Christ sustained her.
She is survived by her two sons, Tom (Shawnna) McCool of Newburgh, IN and William McCool of Boonville, IN, three grandchildren, Brittany (Erik) Kolb of Evansville, IN, Jordan (Naomi) McCool of Haubstadt, IN and Joshua McCool of Newburgh, IN and two great-grandchildren, Dawson Kolb and June Carol Kolb of Evansville, IN. She is also survived by nephews and a niece. She had a special person in her life, that was more like a daughter to her instead of a care giver, Christina Crace. The family would also like to thank Heart to Heart that helped guide the family and Mom through her final journey.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Main Street United Methodist Church 222 E. Main St. Boonville, IN 47601. Friends and family may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Visitation and funeral service will be held at the church. Burial to follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, IN. Online condolences can be made to www.bradleyscolonialchapel.com.