Carol Louise Thrailkill: July 14, 1934 – March 23, 2019

Carol passed away March 23, 2019, in Coupeville from complications related to dementia. She was born July 14, 1934, in Anacortes to Charles and Lenore Ruthford. Carol grew up in Coupeville and her family later moved to Everett, where she graduated from Everett High School. She went on to graduate from the University of Washington. It was there she met and married Bill Thrailkill on Dec. 1, 1956.

Bill and Carol resided in Tacoma, Spokane and Bellevue prior to retiring in Coupeville, where Carol owned and operated Coupeville Yarns. She was also very active in a variety of community organizations.

Carol is survived by two daughters, Karen Emerson (Mark) of Park City, Utah, and Kathryn Thrailkill, of Seattle; and two grandsons, Michael and Ryan (Allison) Emerson.

Memorial services for Carol Louise Thrailkill will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at United Methodist Church, Coupeville. Pastor Jin Ming will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation Oak Harbor.

Remembrances may be made to the Coupeville Arts Center, 15 N.W. Birch St., Coupeville, WA, or the United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239.