Carolyn Jeanne (Moore) Mosier was born on February 10, 1945 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Hubert and Lois Maxine (Jones) Moore. Carol entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at her home in Essex with her son and youngest daughter by her side at the young age of 64 years.

Carol spent her childhood in Shenandoah where she attended Shenandoah High School. Following high school she resided in Corning, Griswold, and Tabor. After raising her family, Carol returned back to her childhood home in Shenandoah.

During her life, Carol held many jobs. She was a hard worker and did whatever was needed to support her family. Some of her most recent jobs included working at Eaton's, Diamond D, and Dollar General. Carol was an avid crafter and used this skill as a means for additional income. She touched the lives of many with her strong crafting talent.

Carol was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was blessed with three children and twelve biological grandchildren. She was also known to many others as "grandma", as well. Carol was a devoted and dedicated friend, who touched the lives of those she knew.

She was preceded in death by her parents and special friend Gary Barton. Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Ron Mosier of Tabor, Iowa; three children, Jill Mosier and fianc Bob Nusser of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Chris Mosier and wife Kim of Essex, Iowa, and Tammy Smith and fianc Bryon Savala of Maryville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a sister, Deanna Ballain and husband Jack of Shenandoah, Iowa; two brothers, David Lee Moore and wife Jackie of Carter Lake, Iowa, and Ernest Moore and wife Teresa of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; other relatives and many friends.