Carolyn Jean Flett

January 19, 1942 - August 4, 2018

Carolyn Jean Flett of Rolla, Missouri passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the age of 76. Carolyn was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 19, 1942 to the late Herman and Goldie (Birkman) Cotner. Carol moved to Salem, Missouri in 1958, where she met the love of her life, Howard Flett. Howard and Carol were united in marriage on January 7, 1961. This union was blessed with three sons. They were happily married for 57 years. After moving about in Missouri, they finally settled in Rolla, Missouri in 1979. Carol worked for Bank of America for many years before her retirement. She always had great love and respect for the Veterans of the community, and was proud to be a member of the American Legion Post #99, Ladies Auxiliary, and the St. James VFW Post #5608 Ladies Auxiliary. Carol was passionate about taking care of not only the living Veterans, but also the deceased. For the last several years Carol was dedicated to the Wreaths Across America program. She made it her personal mission to make sure every Veteran’s headstone at the St. James Veterans Cemetery had a wreath. In September of each year Carol would start her fundraising mission. Her family, friends, and acquaintances were accustomed to her request for donations. Most people gladly donated as she was such a dedicated spokesperson. She would often say, “I love my Veterans.” The last task of her beautiful life was to make a macaroni salad for a dinner at the American Legion in Salem to celebrate a young man’s departure for the Marines. Carol was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Her family suggests casual dress (wear red and / or your St. Louis Cardinals attire) at the visitation, held at the James & Gahr Mortuary on Monday, August 6 from 5 – 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Legion Post #99, or the VFW Post #5608. Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years, Howard Flett, of the home; sons, Mark Flett, of Columbia, MO, Scott Flett and wife Melanie, of Salem, MO, and Travis Flett and wife Alyssa, of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Logan Flett and wife Lauren, Thorton Flett, and Ayla Flett; cousin, Jim Cotner, of Salem, MO; and a host of very special friends. Funeral services for Carolyn Jean Flett will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Rolla Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Gaylynn Blankenship officiating. Special music will be performed by Robin Higley and Kim Parker. Interment will follow at the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem with Mark Flett, Logan Flett, Travis Flett, Mike Flett, and Rick Flett serving as pallbearers. To quote Carol herself, “It is what it is."