Carol Ann (Hinten) Fritch, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO.

Family and friends are invited to Carol's celebration of life service at 11 am Friday, April 17, 2026 at First Christian Church in Centralia.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of the service at the church on Friday.

Carol was born in Martinsburg, MO the daughter of Fay Olan "Doc" and Lorraine (Turner) Hinten on August 26, 1938.

Carol was married to John Wester who preceded her in death.  She later married Chester Fritch who also preceded her in death.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mike Werner and a sister, Nita Johnston.

Carol is survived by her children, Valerie Werner (Dan Doty), Carmen Duffield, Randy Werner, Tonya Fitzgerel (Dennis); grandchildren, Ashley Robertson, DJ Robertson (Kisha), Nick Werner, Samantha Boon (Derrill), Baron Werner, Keshia Duffield, Molly Duffield, Colton Fitzgerel, Cy Fitzgerel; great-grandchildren, Harmony Robertson, Carson and  Maverick Robertson, Maddie, Brody and Maisy Boon, Peyton Werner, Grayson Michael Werner; siblings, Judy Goodwin, Marv Hinten (Nancy).

Carol was a devoted and faithful member of Centralia First Christian Church.  She devoted many years to teaching children's Sunday School and working at Vacation Bible School and later teaching senior adult Bible class.

Carol was known for her beautiful smile and kind heart. She had a gentle way about her and brought warmth to those she loved.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Shiloh Christian Youth Home and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.