Carol Ann O'lena, 64, of Jackson passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Jan. 10, 1955, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Woodrow and Luella Warren Hutson. She married Ernest O'lena in January 1972. He preceded her in death Sept. 8, 2015.

Carol was an exceptionally caring and loving person who would help anyone in need. She was a hard worker and dearly loved her family and friends. She was a Mary Kay cosmetic representative for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Woodworth, and granddaughter, Maddison Woodworth of Midland, Texas; her grandson, Devin Mackin of Kankakee; granddaughter, Nicole O'lena, and great-grandson, Blaydon Houser of Marion, Indiana; another daughter, Kimberly O'lena, and granddaughter, Hannah Mucker of Illinois; brother, Kenneth "Cooner" Hutson (Iris Mayhall) of Jackson; sister, Marilyn (Lewis) Trepanier of Eugene, Missouri; a special niece, Candy Hutson of Jackson; special friends, Lynn and Larry Mackin of Kankakee, Dink Howell of Delta, Kathy and Clifford Hupp and Lana and Ron Sommers; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Jessie Hutson; and her beloved pets, Rain, Chevy and Rock.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.

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