Carol Jean Willison, age 78 of Kensington, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Carol was born in Minerva, Ohio on May 12, 1945 to Lawrence and Victoria (Golley) Kirven.

She was a housekeeper at Blossom Nursing Home in Salem. She also was a homemaker.

Those to cherish her memories are her two daughters: Julie King of Minerva and Delora (Daniel) Gray of Kensington; nine precious grandchildren: Dana Ota, Kyra Willison, Kayla Brigham, Desiree Willison, Kyle (Sheri) Gray, Paul John Gray, Randall Paul Willison III, Nikki King, Roxanne Campbell, and Zoe Willison; and eight wonderful great-grandchildren: Jaida, Natayla, Jason, Taylor, Skylar, Zaya, Iziah, and Lucas.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Paul Willison Sr; two sons: Randall Paul Willison Jr. and Richard Patrick Willison; a granddaughter, Rachel Willison; and two brothers: Jerry Kirven and Donald Kirven.

A Celebration of Life will be held at John & Helen's Tavern, 28897 US Route 30, Kensington OH  44427, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM.