Carol J. Voss

Carol J. Voss, 78, of Murphysboro, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home. 

She was born on July 21, 1944, in Anna, the daughter of William and Evelyn Cooley Ferguson. 

She married John R. Voss on Aug. 31, 1962. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2016. 

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro. She was a homemaker and an LPN. She enjoyed sewing, painting, crafting, playing cards and quilting.

Survivors include her daughter, Paula (Scott) Maloney of Murphysboro; daughter Julie (Brian) Marik of Carterville; daughter Dana (Anthony) Batson of Murphysboro; son Keith (Stephanie) Voss of Murphysboro; son Neil (Angie) Voss of Murphysboro; granddaughter Meagan (Troy) Cogdill; grandson Mitch (Whitney) Maloney; granddaughter Melanie (Heath) Moffett; grandson Carter Voss; grandson Evan Marik; granddaughter Memphis Sellers; granddaughter Cassidy Sellers; granddaughter Sydney Sellers; granddaughter Molly Batson; granddaughter Kelly Batson; grandson John Voss; granddaughter Madison Voss; granddaughter Crawford Voss; great-granddaughter Camryn Cogdill; one sister, Pat Cottonaro; many other relatives and friends. 

The Voss family thanked her special caregivers: Tina Anderson, Brenda Lage, Brenda Williamson, Beth Dallas and Heather Alexander. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Pam Martin; and a sister, Donna Elliott.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, April  7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Murphysboro, with Pastor Matthew Christian officiating. Burial followed at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. 

Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro was in charge of arrangements.