Carol Lee

Cauley

Carol Lee Cauley, daughter of the late Clarence Bess and Ina (Coil) Bess, was born in Lesterville, Missouri, on April 19, 1937. She departed this life at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 27, 2022.

On August 25, 1956, in Lesterville, Missouri, Carol was united in marriage to Clifford Cauley and to this loving union three children were born. Clifford preceded her in death on January 4, 2018.

Carol was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lesterville, Missouri. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidering, crocheting and traveling. Carol's greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, daughter Kathryn Counts, and three sisters, Edna Louise Jones, Helen Huitt and Ruth Goggin.

Carol is survived by her son, Dale Cauley and wife Paula of Osage Beach, Missouri, and daughter, Kay Cauley of St. Louis, Missouri, and two brothers, Clarence "Cecil" Bess of St. Peters, Missouri, and Larry Bess of San Antonio, Texas. Carol will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, July 1, 2022, 3-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Saturday, July 2, 2022, 10AM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Love-Cauley Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri