Carol was born January 13, 1948. The daughter of E.L. and Janet (Hawkins) Schoaf. She Married Dale Armstrong March 7, 1969. She graduated from the Unionville grade school and Morrison High School in 1966. She received her BA and MA from Western Illinois university. She taught in several grade schools , Bi-County Special Education Coop, taught students in the Whiteside County Jail and was a counselor at Rock Falls High School, Morrison High School and Sterling High School.

Survivors include her son Jonathan (Christia) Armstrong their children; Oliver, Elliott Jo and Marshall. Her son David Armstrong and his daughter Eve. Her Son-in- law Greg (Elish) Banks, their children Ethan Melcher, Olivia Melcher, Nico Battaglia, Zoey Banks, Gavin Terrock, and Logan Banks. Her sister -in-law Kathy Schoaf and brother-in-law Mike Engle. A very special friend Susan Vance.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, her Step father Edward Buikema, her daughter Jennifer Banks and her brothers Chuck and Jim Schoaf.

Honoring her wishes there will not be a visitation or service. A private burial will take place at Oak Knoll cemetery.

Any memorial considerations should be given to Resthave in honor of the exceptional care that they provided.

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