Carol Landon

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Carol Lynn Landon was born on September 15, 1951, to Richard and Alice (Girton) Landon in Magnolia, Iowa. During her birth she suffered an injury which caused her to have Cerebral Palsy. She attended Logan-Magnolia Schools and graduated in 1970.

Carol enjoyed many summers at Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines, Iowa. In the 1980’s, she worked at the Goodwill in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and then later at the United Methodist Church as a bookkeeper. She was able to enjoy many vacations with her mom and aunts, Betty, Nadene, Ardith, Audrey and Mary Margaret. Carol liked reading books and magazines, and watching TV. She loved her family and friends along with their many visits.

Carol lived the last five years at the Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa, where she was able to gain a new sense of independence, including learning how to drive around a motorized scooter.

Carol died on January 30, 2020, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, attaining the age of 68 years, four months and 15 days.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two brothers, Larry (Cheryl) Landon of Logan, Steve (Deb) Landon of Missouri Valley; sister, Kathy Landon of Queens Creek, Arizona; three nieces, Amanda Landon (Kevin Brown), Holly Landon (Ben Sexton), and Tammy (Kurtis) Hinkel; nephew, Jameson Landon; great-nephews, Mason, Harrison and Henry; great-niece, Haddie; and many other relatives and friends.