Carolgene Moorhous, age 74 of North Platte, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at Great Plains Health.
Carol was born on November 14, 1942 in Inglewood, CA to Clifford W. and Winifred (Parsons) Swanson. She grew up in Colby, KS and after graduation, married Russell Moorhous on March 30, 1973 in McCook, NE. The couple lived in McCook before moving to North Platte in 1980, then back to McCook and Texas, and finally back to North Platte. Carol worked as a florist at Jared's, U-Save, Sixth Street, and Westfield Floral Shops, retiring in 1998. She will be remembered as loving her crafts, and her family, especially her grandchildren.
Carol is survived by her husband Russell of North Platte; children Brad (Janelle) Moorhous of North Platte and Tyler (Stephanie) Moorhous of Ogallala; grandchildren Faith, Brooke, and Brodie; brother Gerald (Blenda) Swanson of Grapeland, TX; nephews David (Natalie) Swanson of Houston, TX, and Jim (Regina) Swanson of Grapeland, TX; as well as numerous other family members and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Winifred Swanson.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday July 14, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Deardoff officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday July 13, 2017 with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.