Carol O'Donnell

Obituary of Carol Lea O'Donnell

Carol Lea O’Donnell, 82, of Summerville SC passed away on January 20th 2025 at MUSC in South Carolina. Carol was born February 5, 1942 in Normal, Illinois to parents Bert Henning and Grace (Karr) Henning.

Carol was a loving wife and dedicated matriarch of the family. Together with her husband Hugh they were unstoppable! They raised a blended family and worked tirelessly together to achieve their goals and dreams. In life, Carol loved to travel with her husband Hugh, spending time away from their home in Brigantine NJ in some of their favorite places like Annapolis MD and Las Vegas NV, before moving permanently to Las Vegas, and finally settling together in Leesburg FL. After her husband’s passing, Carol moved to spend her final years in Summerville SC with her loving sister-in-law Beverly. Carol and Hugh had many adventures together while traveling in their RV (which she always was proud to tell people SHE drove). They made their way across North America seeing all the sights and beauty nature had to offer and making memories together. Carol was beautiful, strong, smart, and fun. She could also be tough as nails when called for. Carol lived her life to the fullest and her love, wisdom, and support will live on with those that she touched along the way.

Carol is survived by: her children Shawn O’Donnell, Christopher O’Donnell and Angela Eichenmiller; siblings: Brock, Brad, Dixie, and Sonia; grandchildren: Brandon, Amanda, Garrett, Byron, Kerri, Brenna, Matthew, Elisabeth, Erika, Nathan, Spencer, Thomas, Kayla, Michael, and Laura; and many loved great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Hugh O’Donnell; her children Brent, Lisa, and Hugh Jr.; her brother Byron; sister Brenda; and grandson Hugh III.

Services will be private with the family as she is laid to rest with her loving husband Hugh.