Carol Chumchal

Carol Edwards Chumchal, 79, of Shiner, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, 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. 
Survivors include son, Darren Chumchal and wife Lori of Lake Jackson; daughter, Amy Chumchal DeMarque and husband David of Dallas; and grandchildren, Laurel Chumchal, Sam Chumchal and Corey Chumchal, James DeMarque and Annabeth DeMarque.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie James Chumchal; her parents; and sister, Gillian Whitby. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, with Deacon Joe Machacek officiating. 
Burial will follow at Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Charity of Choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum. 361-293-5656.