Carol Sue Weinschenk

Carol Sue Weinschenk, 89, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on July 29, 1935, to Holland and Francis (Gruell) Williams in Durand, Michigan. She graduated from Durand High School, where she met her high school sweetheart, Roe Weinschenk. They were married for 67 wonderful years and raised four children together.

Carol spent many years working as the food service manager at Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, California, where her children attended. Later, she pursued her true passion—antiques. She had a gift for homemaking and fully embraced the role of a homemaker. Her home was always warm and inviting She worked hard at keeping a beautiful yard and made sure her flowers were always blooming.

Above all, Carol cherished her grandchildren and spent countless time with them. The family enjoyed her holiday meals and were known to say “What a treat it was!” Carol was a devoted member of every church she attended, always serving with her signature warmth and creativity, especially when it came to party planning and decorating. She loved taking country drives with Roe and treasured their many camping trips throughout California and Texas.

Carol Sue is preceded in death by parents; husband Roe Weinschenk; sons Jeff and Kris Weinschenk; daughter-in-laws Allison Weinschenk and Celena Weinschenk; brothers Gordon, Scott and Norman Williams; sisters Yvonne Williams and Penny Van Woert; sister-in-laws Mary Ann Williams and Dottie Weinschenk.

Left to cherish her memories are son Greg Weinschenk; daughter Michelle (Darrell) Schmidt; brother in law Harry Van Woert; sister Janet Ward; grandchildren Matt (Norma) Wise, Sarah Wise, Addie Weinschenk, Jacob (Tiffany) Weischenk, Scott Weinschenk, Lacie and Sierra Weinschenk; great-grandchildren Trae, Mylo, Max Reeves, Matt Wise, Jr.; Haley and Madison Wise; Caleb (Linda) and Jacob Perez.

A visitation with family present will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Pastor Pat Beaty officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Jacob Weinschenk, Scott Weinschenk, Darrell Schmidt, Trae Reeves, Roy Way; Eddie Slaughter and Allan Peacock.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Carol Sue’s caregivers Jackie Madison, Amanda Galcia, Jeri Hanath, and Geneva Kallie; Acara Hospice for their compassionate care that was shown to Carol Sue and her family.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, Texas 77833. 979.836.3611. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com