Carolyn S Mueller

CAROLYN SUE HAGAR MUELLER Carolyn was born to Dortha and Dailey Hagar in Madera CA, October 17, 1943 and passed on to her eternal rest on November 29, 2018 in Visalia CA at age 75. She grew up in Bakersfield CA, and attended Bakersfield High School, graduating in 1961. She received an Associates Degree from Bakersfield College in 1963, and later attended Fresno State University obtaining a credential for adult school education. She served as a technical typist for Continental Airlines, attendance secretary for various high schools, and filled a number of positions and capacities for the Visalia Adult School, her last position as Bookstore Manager. In 1963 she married Roger Mueller at the First Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield. The marriage was blessed by two children Lori Faith and Eric Thomas, precious children who loved their Mom. After living in Santa Rosa CA for four years, she moved to Visalia CA, residing there for 40 years, with short stays in Canby OR for four years, and Lake Elsinore CA for one year. Carolyn was a committed Christian, a prayer warrior, and a believer in God's Word. She last attended Savior's Community, Gateway, and Radiant Churches, serving in various ministries and as a deacon at Savior's Community. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and teacher. The hallmark of her life was the genuineness and purity of her interaction with those whose lives she touched. She watched over her children and grandchildren everyday and supported and counseled her husband with tough and gentle love. Her passion was cooking and baking, from which she produced a multitude of recipes that filled binders and also filled her family and friends with good eats. Her father nicknamed her "Sunshine" but her given name means "song" which she took to heart and began singing "opera" at an early age; her sisters can testify to that! Singing praises to the Lord was a natural outgrowth of her talent and she sang in a number of choirs, especially that of Visalia First. She liked baseball, and in later years became a Giant fan. She loved a good, clean joke, and occasionally would drop a funny pun. Cultivating and growing flowers was another hobby she enjoyed. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, and her wonderful sister Barbara Jean Munsey, niece Denise Waters, and bother-in-law Walter Capp. She is survived by her husband Roger, daughter Lori Meek (Brian), son Eric Mueller, grandchildren Chase Seely (Brianna), Cameron Seely (Melissa), Caitlyn Seely, Caleb Meek, great grandson Raiden Seely, her sister Sharon Waters (Jim), and all of her sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends and co-workers to whom she always thanked for their love and concern. A celebration of her life will be held at the Radiant Church, 515 Center Street, Visalia CA on Saturday December 15, 2018 at 1:30 pm. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the Kaweah Delta Hospital Emergency Room, Floors 3 West and 3 South, and the Rehabilitation Hospital for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the Kaweah Delta Foundation, https://donate.kaweahdelta.org/memorials-and-tributes ,and to Radiant Church, https://radiantvisalia.churchcenter.com/giving, "give online." Remembrances and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Carolyn S Mueller

October 17, 1943 - November 29, 2018