Carol Ann Warner of Dripping Springs, TX, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, teacher and friend, peacefully left this world on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Carol began her life in Queens, New York, where her parents, Mike and Vera Kurelko, and her older brother, Richie, lived in a humble apartment in the Ridgewood neighborhood. She attended all of her school years in Queens, including receiving a Master’s Degree in Education from Queens College. A teacher for over 40 years, Carol touched the lives of countless elementary and middle school children; many of whom remained in touch with her throughout her life and frequently referred to her as their favorite teacher. Carol helped raise most of her grandchildren and shared an incredible loving and unique bond with each of them. Her grandchildren were her heart and joy. There’s no denying that they and her children were the people she loved the most. She was both their mother/grandmother and their friend. Mama Carol, as she was affectionately known to her family in Texas, was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.
Loved ones that cleared the path to heaven for Carol are her father Metro Michael Kurelko, mother Veronica Kurelko, brother Richard Kurelko and husband Harold Edward Warner. Loved ones that will miss Carol until they meet again are her daughter Carol Michelle and son-in-law Bob Dunnigan; daughter Kelly Ann and son-in-law John Welch; son Robert and daughter-in-law Barbie Warner; and daughter, Kim Teresa VanWagenen. Her cherished grandchildren who will miss her deeply are Michael Spears, Austin Welch, Jake Warner, Payton Warner, Dane VanWagenen, Brooke VanWagenen, Lauren Dunnigan, David Dunnigan (Candace, CJ and Patryk), Kevin Dunnigan (Stephanie and Brayden) and Christina Ellis (Fred and Trey).
The family wants to recognize and give their heartfelt thanks to the caring and loving angels on earth at Christopher House (Hospice Austin) who ensured Carol was cared for and made comfortable during her final days. To help ensure that Hospice Austin’s care will be available to other families in need, the family encourages donations directly to Hospice Austin in lieu of flowers. https://www.hospiceaustin.org/donation-form/
A memorial service celebrating Carol’s life will be held at Harrell Funeral Chapel in Dripping Springs on Friday, November 23 between the hours of 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
