Obituary of Carolan Mae Yoachum

Carolan Mae Yoachum was born on June 12th, 1943 to Delbert and Addie Crall, in Kellyville, OK. She departed this earthly life on January 21st, 2025.

Carolan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bridgette and George Gower, of Vero Beach, FL. Her two grandchildren and their spouses, Kristal and Jason Arneson of Oklahoma City, OK and Michael and Brittany Odell of Kellyville, OK. She also leaves behind her eight beloved great grandchildren; Chandler, Landon, Michael, Laylie and Maecie Odell of Kellyville, OK. And Georgia, Miles, and Archer of Oklahoma City, OK. As well as numerous other family members and friends.

Carolan was preceded in death by her youngest child, her daughter, Belinda Odell. Her parents, Delbert and Addie Crall, and her two brothers, George and Gary Crall.

It did not matter what you called her - Mother, Grammy, GiGi, Sister, Auntie, Friend…her love for us all was unwavering, unconditional and consistent. She only ever saw the best in people. She was quirky but relatable. She was chaotic but still exuded effortless calmness. Her presence was tender and comforting. She was a feisty spitfire at heart. She was the perfect combination of sensitive and strong willed. Her absence leaves a profound void in the lives of those that knew her and loved her, and we are going to miss her very much.

Please join us for a celebration of her life at Green Hill Funeral Home on Friday, February 28th. The celebration will start at 3pm and we will be serving coffee and snacks. Green Hill is located at 400 E. Teel Rd. Sapulpa, OK 74067.

A heartfelt thank you to every nurse, aide and staff member at Arbor Village for the comfort you offered and the care you provided. To Cura Hospice for their compassionate care and emotional support. And to Tom Dugan and his team at Green Hill for their kindness and generosity but most importantly, for preserving the bond created with our grandmother all of those years ago not just as her employer, but as her friend and extending such warmth to her family during this time.