Services for Caroline ‘Kelley’ Sistrunk, 71, of Bryan are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Saviours Lutheran Church.
Burial will be at College Station Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan.
Mrs. Sistrunk died Monday at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. She was a retired church secretary.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Sistrunk of Bryan; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas and Melissa Sistrunk of Sugar Land and Mark Sistrunk of Austin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Randy Harris of Magnolia, Debra and Edward Filardo of East Greenwich, R.I., and Gayle and Jack Hartfelder of Darian, Conn.; her stepmother, Marie Olson of Ranier, Minn.; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Our Saviours Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1001 Woodcreek, College Station, TX 77845; Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2990 Richmond Ave., #118, Houston, TX 77098-3196 or to a charity of choice.
I remember Mrs. Sistrunk as my wonderfully patient 4-H teacher. What she taught me I use every day of my life. Mrs. Sistrunk was always kind and cheerful at church, even when we were in our difficult teenage years, and when she wasn’t feeling strong. Although she was not officially diagnosed with MS, she suffered the symptoms all the years I knew her – with grace, dignity and a cheerfulness that was remarkable. I know she is with our Heavenly Father right now, with every infirmity healed. God Bless Mrs. Sistrunk, her husband and all the kids and grandkids.
Love,
Cynthia Blakley Wilcox
I remember Mrs. Sistrunk very fondly from my childhood. She was a wonderful church secretary, her children were sweet friends of ours and I remember her as a KILLER cook in our 4H competitions as well. Some of her winning entries are still some of my favorite foods. A gentle spirit, I know she will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to her family. You are in my prayers.
Dear Sistrunk family, I have many memories of being in your home when I was in grade school. I remember cutting through my backyard on North Ave. to your house. Your mom always welcomed me with great hospitality. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you with wonderful memories! In Him, Lanette
PS Hi Debra!
To Debbie – family… I was so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. My mother sent me her obituary. I have many fond memories of times spent at your house. She was always such a wonderful, sweet person. You and all your family will be in my prayers.
A long, long time ago in a town called Warroad, I used to babysit with Caroline and her four sisters. My sympathies go out to all of her family