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Carol Tweedy Obituary
Wood River - Carol Ruth Tweedy, 86, passed away 8:52 am, Monday, August 14, 2023 at her residence.
Born March 29, 1937 in East Alton, she was the daughter of John and Mildred (Turner) Hanks.
Carol had worked in the IBM Department at East Alton-Wood River High School then joined her husband for 16 years owning and operating "Charlie's Drive-In" in Wood River before retiring.
On September 24, 1956 in Mississippi, she married Charles "Charlie" Tweedy. He died September 26, 2018.
Surviving are two sons, Scott (LeeAnn) Tweedy of Wood River, Timothy (Cynthia) Tweedy of Bethalto; two daughters, Rhonda (Clyde) Cachero of Moberly, MO, Teresa Tweedy of Wood River; five grandchildren, Amie Meyer, Lauren (Brad) Read, Ashley (Kelsey)Tweedy, Brooke Tweedy (Michelle Looker), Addison Tweedy (fiance', Hannah Dhue); five great grandchildren, Raven Meyer, Pacey Meyer, Mariah Crane, Grace Read, Charlie Read and sister-in-law, Dolores Kessler of East Alton
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Eugene, Sherrill, Reginald and Gary Hanks; and three sisters, LaVerne Holtman, JoAnn Vigano and Virginia Fines.
Visitation will be from 9 am until time of service at 11 am, Friday, August 18 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Pastor Kale Hanson will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodland Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. John United Church of Christ in Wood River, where she had been an active member.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Carol Tweedy
Roley Overmeyer
August 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss Tim.
Bob McEuen
August 18, 2023
Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy were so great to me growing up and always enjoyed visiting when back in Wood River! Sympathy and prayers to a great family!
Susan L Wallendorff
August 17, 2023
She and her husband were very dear customers of mine. It was always a pleasure seeing her.
Laurie Carnes Ing
August 17, 2023
I´m so sorry to hear about Carol. She was always so nice to me growing up (even when me and Teresa were up to no good!) Her and Charlie did a great job raising their kids! Loved coming to Charlie´s for a special burger and rootbeer! She always came out of the back to come say hello! My thoughts and prayers to Teresa, Scott, Tim and Rhonda and all the Tweedy families.
Mona Dugger
August 16, 2023
Our heart felt condolences to all of the Tweedy families. Carol was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile would warm anyone´s heart !
Mitch always felt like Carol was a second mother as he spent many days and years in the Tweedy home growing up. She welcomed me, my children and grandchildren into her life. What a great generational testament to a life well lived.
Mitch and Mona Dugger & families
Kathleen Hall
August 16, 2023
An earthly angel has passed on. She will be missed and never forgotten for her kindness and service at St. John's UCC. Prayers of comfort to her family. She was loved by many.
Janet Ott Weber
August 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was so sweet and kind at Charlie´s Drive-In
and at St John´s. I´ve known Carol and Charlie and LeeAnn and Teresa a long time too. Prayers
Douglas Thien
August 15, 2023
My prayers and sympathies to the Tweedy family of the passing of their dearest mother. She is now in Heavenly peace with her beloved Charles.
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