Carol House

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Carol Jolene House, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 19, 1941, to Joe and Beulah (Henson) England in the Hailey Community of Barry County, Missouri. On January 31, 1959, in Cassville, she was united in marriage to Ken House, who survives. Also surviving is daughter, Tammy Caldwell and husband Griff of St. Louis, Missouri; son, Chris House of Cassville, Missouri; brother, Jackie England of Shell Knob, Missouri; sisters, Beverly Brown and husband Charles of Lemont, Illinois and Linda Ledgerwood and husband Carl of Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, David Caldwell and wife Jamie, Clayton Caldwell and wife Kimberly, Kelly Barbero and husband Gerard, Spencer Greek and husband Eric, and Truett House; great grandchildren, Avery, MacKenly, David, Layne, Kacelynn, James, Margaret, Lydia, Sutton, Henry, Shepherd and Rosemary.

Preceding her in death were a son, Phillip, her parents, and a brother, Teddy.

Carol was a lifelong resident of Cassville and a graduate of Cassville High School, Class of 1958. Carol found joy playing the piano, sewing, painting, tending to her flowers and collecting Elvis memorabilia.

Carol was a member of First Baptist Church, where she shared her musical gifts by playing the piano for 53 years. Music was a significant part of Carol’s life and brought her great joy throughout the years. She also played piano for the Good News Quartet and The Show for 20 years. Above all, Carol cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, who held a very special place in her heart. Her love and devotion to those around her created a lasting legacy that will be treasured by all who knew and loved her. 

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver and Scott Stearns will conduct the services. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, Missouri.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home in memory of Carol.