Carol Ann Askins Beller

Carol Ann Askins Beller, age 79, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Anderson County Residential Living Center in Garnett.

Carol was born on February 8, 1944, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of John H. and Cora B. (Tush) Askins. Carol graduated from Garnett High School in 1962. Following high school, Carol attended the University of Kansas where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's Degree. Carol was a born Jayhawk. Her love for KU was apparent to all who knew her.

Carol taught school in the Shawnee Mission school district until she returned to Garnett in 1979. She then assisted her father in the family business until he passed away. She then owned and operated Askins Beller Liquor until her passing. On March 24, 1979, Carol was united in marriage to Pat Beller in Garnett, Kansas. Pat and Carol co-owned Askins Beller Liquor until his death on July 13, 2019.

Carol was very civic minded and spent countless hours serving on the Anderson County Hospital Foundation, the Anderson County Hospital Board, Business and Professional Women, The American Association of University Women, and Harris House restoration.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Linda Askins on February 25, 1970; her husband, Pat Beller; and her beloved dogs: Brandy, Buzzy, Raven, Pepper, Ginger, Buck, Ringo, Coco, and JoJo.

Carol is survived by her current fur-baby, Tucker; her Askins Beller work family, Wyonna, Monica and Darlene; and numerous friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, 219 S. Oak St., Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Library or W.I.N.G.S. and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .