Carol Earlene (Rhodig) Duree, 80, died Tuesday February 13, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.

She was born to Harvy and Iona Rhodig on May 22, 1943 at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora Colorado.

Carol married Richard Gale Duree December 28, 1965. They have three children; David, Jonathan, and Rebecca, and shared 58 years of marriage together.

She graduated from Colorado State University in 1967 with a dual degree in Math and Art Education. Carol had a love for teaching and being creative. Over the years this was seen by being a substitute teacher, tutoring a grandson through Algebra, owning The Golden Thimble, and instructing her oldest granddaughter in the art of quilting. She was truly gifted in quilting, drawing, painting, and setting a beautiful table.

Early on in her role as “Maga” she took immense delight in planning creative activities for her grandchildren. In turn, her grandchildren took delight in sneaking individual coffee creamers to drink.

Of the things Carol treasured the most, was her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After professing Christ at an early age Carol served in various ministries within her local church, First Covenant. The Silver Needle quilting quilt and her Tuesday night group, The Block Party, were among her other beloved treasures.

Carol is proceeded in death by her father Harvy and mother Iona Rhodig. She is survived by her husband Richard Duree of Salina Kansas; children: David and wife Shelli Duree of Hutchinson Kansas, Jonathan and wife Christine Duree of Aurora Colorado, Rebecca and Mark Miller of Salina Kansas; her grandchildren: Victoria and husband Aryn Byard, Bethany and husband John Murphy, Joshua Miller and girlfriend Jesse, Julianne and husband Jonny Orpin, Jackson and wife Paisley Duree, Abigail Miller and boyfriend Eric, and Richard Duree;  great grandchildren: Jack, Grayson, and Rylee Byard, Madison, Patrick, and John Murphy, Claire and Ingrid Orpin; sisters: Penny and husband David Caughey of Arizona, Kathie and husband Niles Sundstrom of California, and Sue and husband Tollie Johnson of Colorado.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday February 17 at 10:00am at First Covenant Church, 2625 E Magnolia Rd, Salina, KS 67401.

Memorials can be sent to First Covenant Church Homestead ministries.