Carol Lynn Hockersmith
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Carol Lynn (Whicker) Hockersmith, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Bickford of Crawfordsville.
She was born Aug. 31, 1950, in Crawfordsville, to Vincent and Lola (Jones) Whicker. Carol married Terry Lee Hockersmith on June 7, 1985, spending 35 loving years together until his passing in 2020.
She graduated from Crawfordsville High School, class of 1968, and graduated from Anderson University. She owned and operated C. Hockersmith Electric with her husband, Terry, for 25 years, retiring in 2009. Carol was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher of Harvest Fellowship. Carol volunteered for various local charities, including the women’s resource center. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling across the world including, Europe, Ireland, and Israel. In her younger years, Carol enjoyed skydiving with a group of friends throughout Indiana. She maintained a healthy lifestyle, continuing a workout routine throughout her life. Family was the most important thing to Carol, attending all of the grandchildren’s sporting and school events. She will be remembered for her adventurous spirit, her deep devotion to Jesus, and sharing the word of God with others.
Carol and Terry raised their five children, Jennifer (Chris) Andel, Jamie (Paul) Greene, Brandi (Michael) Plant, Jeigh Hockersmith, and Zach (Casey) Hockersmith. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Blake, Devan, Riley, Jaxon, Sam, Trevor, Hudson, and Camden; sister-in-law Debbie (J.D.) Watson; and nephew Paul (Celeste) Watson. She will also be greatly missed by several lifelong friends.
Carol is predeceased by her parents; husband Terry; and brothers, Jerry Whicker and Michael Whicker.
Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.