Raymojean "Jean" Carl

October 30, 1937 - December 25, 2017

Raymojean “Jean” Carl, 80, of Cissna Park, IL., passed away at 9:52 P.M. on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. She was born October 30, 1937, in Glasgow, KY, the daughter of Eddie P. and Bertie (Defeverse) Scott. She married Billy Lee Carl on May 19, 1955 in Lawrenceville, IL. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters; Sharon (Terry) Polson of Hoopeston, IL., and Frances Young of Cissna Park, IL.; two sons, Jim (Susie Rogers-Carl) Carl of Bourbonnais, IL., and Al (Julie) Carl of Hoopeston, IL.; two sisters, Mary Scott Longfellow of Cissna Park, IL., and Connie Mortenson Alkire of Hoopeston, IL.; one sister – in – law, Shirley (Robert) McDaniel of Port Charlotte, FL.; ten grandchildren, seventeen great – grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruby Scott Hanna and Clara Yarbrough; and one brother, Larry “Buck” Scott. Jean worked at Weber Drug Store and then at the Ritz. She then owned and operated the Wellington Café and later drove a school bus for the Hoopeston School district for over 30 years, until her retirement. She volunteered at the Vermilion Fishing Club with her husband, Billy. Jean enjoyed cooking and was famous for her cinnamon rolls and pies. She also enjoyed bowling, gardening, canning, picking blackberries, and giving rides to those in need. Jean never knew a stranger and loved her lap dogs. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL, with Terry Polson officiating. Burial will follow. Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston Animal Shelter 901 W. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942 or to the Christian Bible Church 1202 E. 200 North Rd. Cissna Park, IL 60924 or to the Chestnut Street Church of Christ 709 E. Chestnut St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.