Carol Annette Grady, 66, died Aug., 15, 2024 at her home, after a courageous battle with melanoma.
Carol was born on Dec. 5, 1957, in Galesburg. She was the daughter of Arthur Clinton and Nancy Lou Condreay Briggs. Carol married Terry Grady on Nov. 23, 1996 in Galesburg, Ill. Together they celebrated 22 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2020.
Carol is survived by her mother, Nancy Briggs of Burlington; five brothers, Arthur “Ed” Briggs of Galesburg, Ill., David Logsdon of Galesburg, Ill., Larry Briggs of Burleson, Tex., James Briggs of Venus, Tex., and Steven Briggs of Bono, AK; one sister, Donna (Stan) King of Williamsfield, IL; 10 children, Lorrie (Jude) Lensly of Galesburg, Ill., Dal Grady of Galesburg, IL, Monte (Kim) Grady of Monmouth, Ill., James (Airus) Briggs of Galesburg, Ill., Darren Grady of Knoxville, IL, Anna Payne of Enid, Okla., Alan Grady of Monmouth, Ill., Mary Briggs of Galesburg, Ill., Amber Grady of Monmouth, Ill. and Breanna (Chris) Grady of Burlington. She was blessed this last year with a bonus child whom she was able to give a mother to count on, Heather Zvirblis of Burlington, as well as Breanna's lifelong best friend, Sabrina (Josh) Brown of Burlington. She also leaves behind a blessing of a roommate, Cooper Miller of Burlington; 24 grandchildren; countless great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, her sisters Shirley and Becky, her brother, Clinton, and her life long best friend, Mary Anna Payne.
She had many passions and talents, working for Monmouth Pottery Company, Quality Cab, Ayerco, and Rail City before moving to Burlington and being blessed to retire with Terry. Carol was an avid Cubs fan, even going to the extent of watching the play by play on the computer when the game wasn't aired on local TV networks. She enjoyed many great friendships throughout her life. Carol enjoyed taking care of everyone, cooking large meals including cooking for the residents of Friedenheim for several years, where she was known as the taco lady, traveling when she was able, especially to Oklahoma (where she was known as Ms. Wilson), and spending time with her friends and family. She took great pride in helping to raise many children. Carol was the woman that anyone could go to and she would go to the extent of the earth to help them always putting everyone before herself.
Cremation has been entrusted to Prugh Crematory.
A celebration of Carol's life will be held at a later date in October.