Carol Kennette Redding Poole, age 80, of Hondo, passed away Friday, Apr. 26, 2013. Born Nov. 6, 1932, in Asheboro, NC, she was the daughter of Virgil and Agnes (Nance) Redding. Carol was raised in Asheboro and, in 1953, she married her childhood sweetheart, Bobby Ray Poole. They raised three children as Bob followed his career in the Air Force. They enjoyed living in a number of places, including Maine and Germany, but spent most of their lives in the South. Carol had lived for many years in Hondo, where she and Bob had retired. Carol was, above all, devoted to her family. She enjoyed getting the family together, cooking meals, spending time with her grandchildren and had an "open door" to all, including stray animals. She was also an active member of the community and belonged to several organizations, including Iota Upsilon Sorority, Hondo Garden Club, and the Medina County Food Pantry. She was a life-long Methodist and contributed her time to the church activities that involved children. Carol was interested in art and was a longtime member of Hondo Art League. She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren, drawing and helping them with any art interests they had. She also helped each year with the Art League's summer children's project. She will be greatly missed by her family, neighbors and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; and sister, Sarah Redding. Surviving are her daughters, Jacqueline Heiligman and husband Ronny of Yancey and Janice Poole of Hondo; son, Douglas Poole of Asheboro NC; 10 grandchildren, Bonnie Heiligman Cerny and husband Cody Cerny, Katelin Heiligman, Jordan Garrison Allen and husband Troy Allen, William Roberts, John Baker, Garrett Poole and wife Allison, Bobby Poole and wife Courtney Poole, Kayla Poole, Kelley Poole and Ashely Poole; five great-grandchildren, Case Cerny, Catie Cerny, Jackson Allen, Eli Allen and Stetson Poole. Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5th, at the New Fountain United Methodist Church. Private committal will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on Monday, May 6th. The family suggests memorials may be made to Medina Healthcare Fund, 3100 Ave. E, Hondo, or New Fountain Methodist Church, 2980 FM 2676, Hondo TX 78861.