Carol Phalen Obituary
Carol Lyvonne Phalen, 82, of Pickaway County, Ohio transitioned into eternal peace on December 28th, 2025.
She was born May 15th, 1943, in Putnam County, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Lee Snyder.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Phalen, sisters Brenda Snyder and Mary Ellen Conrad, brother Larry Snyder, and great grandson Kolson R. Winstead.
Carol was a member of the Lockbourne Church of Christ and Christian Union. Her and her husband owned a farm market for 30 years and she worked at Grove City Walmart for 16 years thereafter. Carol was a light to all that knew her and will be deeply missed.
Carol is survived by her sister Beverly (Ray) Lawhun, children Angela (John) Murray, Richard (Julie) Phalen, Mark (Bambi) Phalen, Denise Phalen, Anita (John) Neal, and many close nieces, nephews, grand children and great grand children.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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