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Carol Ann Villnave, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Grace Church with Graveside Services to follow at 3:30 pm at the Dumas Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Carol was born July 8, 1952, in Dumas to George Duane Milbern and Mary Lou Brown Milbern. She married John Tollison on November 26, 1991, in Borger. Carol worked for over 18 years for Sanford Fritch Independent School District and retired from Allied Security at Phillips after 25 years of service. She was a faithful and active member of Grace Church. Carol enjoyed crocheting, fishing and going to the mountains. Nothing brought her more joy than being called Nana and Grandma, she loved her grandchildren fiercely.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Lou Milbern; husband, John Tollison; daughter, Barbara LouAnn Williamson; son, Larry Don Williamson; and brother, Tom Milbern.
Survivors include her son, Greg Williamson and wife Melissa of Amarillo; daughter, Jennifer Noble and husband Jaye of Borger; grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, Emma, Kyler, Brycen; sister-in-law, Sandra Milbern of Boyce City; nieces, Sherry James, Tammy Haskell; nephew, Chris Milbern; aunt, Jo Vinson; and cousin, David Milburn.
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314 S Hedgecoke St, Borger, TX 79007

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