Miriam Ann Carroll, 92, of Plainville passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born in Pike County on October 25, 1932 to Wilber and Rose (Powell) Norton.
Miriam was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. On April 4, 1951, she married the love of her life John Carroll. She was a member of the Cornettsville Church, Eastern Star, Get Together Homemakers Club and Walk to Emmaus Community. Besides being a farmer’s wife, Miriam worked Fabrific Fabric Store, the Wardrobe Clothing Store and did alterations for many years in Washington.
She took great pride in her family. Miriam is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years John; her daughter Mary Dee Ryan; her parents; brothers Jack Norton (Barbara), Tom Norton (Mary), and sister Martha Mallett. She is survived by children Janet Eaton (Dennie), Becky Eaton (Terry), Kim Coors (Tom), John Carroll (Carol), son-in-law Ed Ryan and brother-in-law Bud Mallett. Miriam was blessed with twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Friends may visit with Miriam’s family from 10:00 am until the hour of service time of 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2024, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020 State St., Washington, IN 47501. Miriam will be laid to rest in Plainville Cemetery next to her husband John. The Carroll family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Helping Hearts Hospice or Daviess County 4-H Foundation. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is privileged and honored to be entrusted with the care of Miriam and her family.
