Eleanor Sue Carroll

Eleanor Sue Carroll passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the age of 85. She filled the lives of those around her with kindness, strength, and unconditional love.

Sue was born on August 25, 1940, in Ellis County to Drenon Ray (D.R.) and Lillie Speer. She grew up on the family farm in Italy, Texas. She married Paul Sheppard Carroll Jr. on August 29, 1963, and together they built a warm and loving home, raising their family with patience, wisdom, and devotion.

She found her deepest joy in her roles as mother, grandmother, and friend. Guided by a strong faith, Sue expressed her love through thoughtful advice, cherished stories, her famous tea cakes, and a quiet, attentive presence that made everyone around her feel cared for and understood.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Carroll and husband Mark Kelly; her son, Paul Carroll III; grandson, Eric Clark and wife Erin; great-grandson, Ryder; grandson, Jake Carroll and wife Tiffany; great-grandsons, Ryder and Wyatt; grandson, Zane Kelley; brother, Ray Speer; sisters, Jayne Bones and Margaret Ann Olesko; brother-in-law, Bill McKinney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.R. and Lillie Speer; husband, Paul Sheppard Carroll; sister, Agnes Atwell; brother, Butch Speer; and sister-in-law, Roxie Tidwell.