Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer

Mrs. Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO., died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Caringer was born April 17, 1935, in Farmington, MO.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She volunteered at Lucy Lee Hospital for 20 years and also managed the gift shop there. She also volunteered at the Christian Life Center at FBC until her illness. She volunteered and played piano at area nursing homes. She was known for her beautiful wedding cakes and decorated many weddings in Poplar Bluff, including her own children and grandchildren.

On Dec. 24, 1952, she married Norman E. Caringer in Farmington, MO. He survives.

She was a wonderful mother to five children who survive: Karen Kearbey, husband Lee, of Poplar Bluff; Katherine Gibbs, husband Robbie, of Glendale, AZ; Kristal Quimby, husband, Michael of Scottsdale, AZ; Craig Caringer, wife Robin of Palm Harbor, FL; Curt Caringer, wife Cyrene of Poplar Bluff. Other survivors include 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren: Lee Kearbey, III, wife Angie; Kara Kearbey; Kelly Kearbey; Erin Simmons; Drew Simmons; Casten Caringer; Cattarah Caringer; Heather Stafford, all of Poplar Bluff. Becca Briley of AZ; Beau Briley of TX; Lily Caringer and Clayton Caringer of FL; Elizabeth Fields, husband Jerry of MS; Nick and Chelsea Quimby of AZ; Whitney and Mariah Kearbey of Dexter; Elijah Bounds, Aliyah Bounds; Kaden Johnson; Brady and Josh Dunn; Zoie Winder all of Poplar Bluff. Tucker, Colt and Shyloh Fields of MS. She is alwo survived by two brothers: Ronald V. (& Shirley) Dugal; Richard "Dick" (& Dottie) Dugal. Three Sisters: Carole (Mrs. Ron) Short; Sandy (Mrs. Ken) Stoll; and Janice (Mrs. Dave) Spane, and numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded-in-death by her parents, Leo B. and Velma 'Chalk' Dugal, and 1 brother, William E. Dugal.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Poplar Bluff First Baptist Church (551 No. Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901), with Rev. William Vail officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: * The United Cancer Assistance Network, 1419 W. Maud St., Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901 -or- * the First Baptist Church, 551 No. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901