Obituary: Barbara Ann Carroll 1942-2017
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Barbara Ann Carroll of Idyllwild passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.
Barbara was born Aug. 3, 1942, in Virginia to Donald R. and Mildred Carroll.
Barbara was known for her quick wit, love of cats, love of this mountain and many years of involvement volunteering at the Senior Food Share.
Barbara loved her church family and her ranch family.
Services to honor her memory will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 53830 Tollgate Rd., Idyllwild.
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