Carol Rae Fenimore

Carol Rae (née Leonard) Fenimore, was born November 20, 1951 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Norman Dale and Susie Jane (née Keesling) Leonard.

Carol earned a business degree from Indiana Business College & worked for Hardin Jewelry, Haynes, Fenimore & Hall CPA, Prime Battery and Primco. She retired from Primco in 2015 where she was fondly known as “Mrs. C.”

Carol married Chris Fenimore March 16,1991 in Anderson, Indiana; they enjoyed many years of wonderful memories together with their families and friends.

Carol & Chris traveled for many years to a variety of countries. Carol enjoyed planning for vacations with family & friends, especially Hawaii, Mexico, USVI and many continental locations. Even during her travels, Carol often thought of her loved ones, gathering trinkets and souvenirs that she knew they would love. She was an avid reader and also loved to correct grammar!

Carol fiercely loved her husband, children & grandchildren, dropping everything to ensure everyone’s needs were always met; whether that be a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on, a belly-laugh over shared glasses of wine, or chauffeuring kids and grandkids. Carol enjoyed the many extra-curricular activities of her grandchildren, traveling the state to cheer them on.

Carol had a fun-loving spirit & always made friends easily in all walks of life. She treasured a lifelong friendship with her very best friend, Susan Shriver.

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister & friend. She is survived by her spouse, Chris E. Fenimore; daughters, Jennifer Gail (Rex) Bryant, Kara Rose Daugherty, and Rachel Lynn Skinner; grandchildren, Isabelle Turner, Alexander Hadley, Anne Margaret Skinner, Iris Giles, Joseph Skinner, & Samuel Long; brothers, Mike Leonard and Terry Leonard; and sister-in-law, Marka Leonard along with many loved ones too numerous to list. Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Leonard; and sister, Beverly Leonard.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 AM, Friday, December 13, 2024 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 641 N Main St, Roanoke, Indiana with calling one hour prior. Friends and family will also be received from 4 - 6 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Interment at Anderson Memorial Park, Anderson, Indiana.