Carol Ann (Barnette) Pallo

Carol Ann (Barnette) Pallo, 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI with her family by her side.

Carol was born on July 30, 1942 in South Bend, IN to the late Edwin M. and Eva (Lowman) Barnette. On June 14, 1964, Carol married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Pallo. He preceded her in death in 2011. Carol was also preceded in death by her daughter, SueAnn Getman, and her brothers, Wayne Barnette and Dick Barnette.

Left to cherish Carol’s memories are her sons, Andrew (Lori) Pallo, David (Nachisale Zee "Maggie") Pallo, James (Penny) Pallo, and 4 step-children; grandchildren, Mallory McKenzie, Robert McKenzie, Lucy Pallo, Benjamin Pallo, Dominick Pallo, Gabrielle Pallo, Angie (Kenny) Shipley, & Trisha (Tanner) Andrysiak, and 8 step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Cashis McKenzie, Westin Pallo, Toby Pallo, and 18 step-great-grandchildren. Carol’s son, David is especially grateful to his mother, without her, he would have never met his wife, Maggie, or had his daughters, Lucy and Gabby. “Rest in peace mom, now go be with Papi”.

Carol graduated from Clay High School then went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN.  She worked for Memorial Hospital for a few years, and retired from Healthwin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center after over 25 years of employment.

Carol was a beautifully pleasant person with a contagious laugh and a joyful spirit. She loved playing board games, card games, and enthusiastically frequented casinos. Carol dedicated her life to her family. She was an excellent cook and baker, showing her love for her family and friends through the delicious foods she made them. Carol loved spending summers at Jenola Park on the 3 Mile Lake watching her grandchildren and laughing the days away with friends.

Visitation will be held from 11:00am – 1:00pm, with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Joseph Funeral Home, Mayflower Road. Family will hold a private burial at a later date in New Carlisle Cemetery in New Carlisle, IN.

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