Carole May

COBDEN, Ill. -- Carole J. May, 72, of Cobden, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at the Union County Hospital.

She was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Jonesboro, daughter of Bon and Ellen Disney Harrison. She and William May were married on Aug. 19, 1950, in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death.

May was retired after cooking on riverboats for many years and was a member of the Dongola Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Stone of Alto Pass; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, two sisters and a brother.

Friends may call after 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Goins officiating. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.