"I loved Carol. She had such a giving heart, yet she always had a twinkle in her eye. I will never forget her taking the time to have tea with Mom. She was so gracious, and made my mom feel like a world traveller again, talking about London -- which made her so happy. Carol really made the world a little bit brighter when you talked to her. Sending you all love and comfort for the days ahead. Brenna"
In loving memory of
Carol Lois Shackelford
November 14, 1921 - October 4, 2017
Madison - Carol Shackelford, age 95, passed away in her sleep on October 4, 2017 at her home in Madison, Wisconsin. Carol Lois Schoene was born in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 1921 to Carl and Edith Schoene. An only child, she was close to her many cousins. She attended Denver Public Schools and earned a degree in Library Science from Denver University. Working as a librarian in Cheyenne, Wyoming, she met a young Army Lieutenant named Hugh Shackelford. They corresponded while he served in Europe, and they married after he returned in 1945. They had two sons, Martin and Alan, and moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1950. She remained close to her family in Colorado, and we visited them every summer. A great wife and mother, she resumed working as a children's librarian at Hoyt Library, until her retirement in 1981. She visited Saginaw schools as the Story Lady, and entertained children at the library with Noa the boa constrictor. She enjoyed playing bridge and golf. Carol was an avid reader who loved a good mystery, but also enjoyed non-fiction. Following Hugh's death in 2006, she moved to Madison, Wisconsin to be closer to her grandson Jesse. There, she was active in Covenant Presbyterian church and attended exercise classes at the YWCA. She is survived by her sons Martin Shackelford and Alan Shackelford, her daughter-in-law Mary Anna Shackelford, and her grandson Jesse Evan Shackelford, all of Madison. A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd. in Madison at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434
Tributes
"Dear Al, Mary Anna, Jesse and Martin, I send my sincerest condolences to you all on the death of your Mom, Mother in law and dear Grandma. I only met her briefly on one occasion when she first moved to Madison, but I knew she was a classy lady as soon as we met. It is my hope that your good memories will help to sustain you through your journey of grief. In gentle sympathy, Marge Sutinen"
"Carol was a wonderful member of our Fit for Life class at the YMCA. She was always so welcoming of newer participants and helped people get settled into the class. She was very committed to class which showed in her fitness level. She was such a strong participant. She also shared her love for her family and church. We will really miss her at the Y. Sending our love to the family. Katie Meland"