SHINER: Carol Edwards Chumchal, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on April 23, 2025, following a lengthy struggle with cancer. Born Carol Laraine on December 18, 1945, to Victor James and Edith Gwendoline Edwards in the United Kingdom, she would have celebrated her 80th birthday this year.
Carol grew up in England where she attended school alongside her sister, Gillian Dawn. In her teenage years she met Freddie James Chumchal while he was serving abroad with the United States Air Force. Carol and Freddie married in England where they welcomed their first child, Darren Paul.
The three moved to Texas, home to Freddie, where Carol would learn to acclimate to a new culture and meet new family and friends. After settling in Yoakum, Amy Beth was adopted in 1974. Carol worked at Tex Tan for several years while living in town and made many friendships that would last her lifetime. Carol and Freddie eventually built a home on their land where they farmed and would spend their remaining days.
Carol’s greatest joy could be found in conversation, friendship, companionship, and laughter. She loved her family and her faithful friends dearly.
Carol is survived by her son, Darren Chumchal and his wife, Lori, of Lake Jackson, TX and their three daughters, Laurel, Sam, and Corey, and their children. Her daughter, Amy Chumchal DeMarque and her husband David reside in Dallas, TX with their two children, James and Annabeth.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Freddie James Chumchal, her parents, and her sister, Gill Whitby.
Deacon Joe Machacek officiating. Burial at Shiner Catholic Cemetery.