Carol Joan "Graber" Yoder

Carol Joan Yoder, 83, of Kirbyville, Missouri went to be with her Lord on September 7,
2025, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. She was born to Joseph and
Velda (Gable) Graber February 25, 1942, at Rolette, North Dakota.
Carol attended and graduated from the Rolette School system in Rolette, ND in 1959.
She graduated with a degree in accounting from Hesston College in Hesston, KS in
1961.
She married the love of her life, Dewey Yoder on October 11, 1962, at Lakeview
Mennonite Church in Wolford, North Dakota. They were blessed with three children.
This past fall they had celebrated sixty-two wonderful years together.
Carol was very active in her community helping others. She had many occupations such
as a bookkeeper, accountant, and CNA for home health and hospitals, in addition to
being a help mate to her husband and a great mom.
Carol's favorite hobby was quilting, from which she made many quilts during her
lifetime. Growing up in a farming community, she enjoyed driving around looking at the
many different crops growing during the year. Even when they moved to Marshall, TX
and then on to the Ozarks, she enjoyed driving around and looking at God's Handiwork.
She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and wonderful smile. Carol is member
of the Forsyth Methodist Church, Forsyth, MO.
Carol is survived by her loving husband, Dewey Yoder of the home; three children,
Susan Lawrence (Bruce) of Ozark, MO, Shana Yoder of Kirbyville, MO, and Chad Yoder
(Linda) of Weatherford, TX; two grandchildren, Anna Yoder Grove (Bryce) and Brody
Lawrence; sisters Joann Schrock of Middlebury, IN, Marlene Thompson (Terry) of
Washburn, ND, and twin sister Connie Snell (Allen) of Hollister, MO; brothers Jack
Graber and Sherman Graber both of Rolette, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews,
other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Monte Graber.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 12, at Forsyth United Methodist Church,
14399 US-160, Forsyth, MO 65653. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM with
Pastor Mike Hargraves officiating.
In addition, a memorial service will be held at Lakeview Mennonite Church (now Harvest
Church) in Wolford, ND followed by a burial at Rolette Cemetery in Rolette, ND at a later
date. Details will be shared once they are available.
Arrangements are under direction of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel, Forsyth, Missouri.