Carole Suzanne Mottel

North Augusta, SC – The Mass of Christian Burial for Carole Suzanne Mottel, 92, who entered into rest December 27, 2022, will be celebrated Friday morning, December 30, 2022 at 11 o’clock from Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Father Jacob Joseph will celebrate. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 5 pm until 7 pm. Carole Suzanne Clark was born April 1, 1930, in Lansing, Michigan to the late John and Maxine Clark. Her father said it was the best April Fools’ prank he ever had. While growing up as an only child, she always dreamed of having a large family, which she did. In her college years at Michigan State, she met Bill Mottel and the adventure began. Over the years, they resided in New Mexico, South Carolina, Delaware, and Switzerland- however North Augusta, South Carolina was always their home. In South Carolina, Carole answered her calling to educate children (while raising seven of her own!), and even found the time to create a legendary Sloppy Joe. The children and the families of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and School were some of her greatest joys. Later, Mrs. Mottel worked with Opera Delaware where she found her passion for costume design and theatre. Her retirement years in Hilton Head consisted of volunteer work in local schools, orchestra, involvement with the church, and being an active member in the community. Carole received a special honor and recognition by the Governor of South Carolina for her volunteer work, dedication, and commitment to her students. She was known by all for her sewing talents and great sense of humor. Her excellent penmanship and thoughtful cards brought countless smiles. She was a gracious lady and will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William J. Mottel; sons, Phillip and David; and granddaughter Amelia Grace. Survivors include two daughters, Marsha (Jim) Hornsby, Birmingham, AL and Mary (Frank) Fletcher, Peachtree City, GA; three sons, Billy (Cynthia) Mottel, Aiken, SC, Steve (Janet) Mottel, North Augusta, SC, Andy (Jeannie) Mottel, Hockessin, DE; 21 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Kathy Mottel and Kim Mottel, North Augusta, SC. Everyone one of them had a special bond with Carole. Pallbearers will be John Mottel, Jason Hornsby, Brian Mottel, Franklin Fletcher, Hunter Mottel, and Drew Mottel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Mottel, Brian Hornsby, Granger Fletcher, Ben Mottel, Sam Mottel, Zachary Mottel, and Rob Evans. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and School, 1139 Way of Peace, North Augusta, SC 29841; American Cancer Society www.www.cancer.org or Alzheimer’s Association www.www.alz.com

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Carole Suzanne Mottel

April 1, 1930 - December 27, 2022