Carol Ann Frichette

Carol Ann Frichette, 89, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025, at Springhouse Village in Springfield—just one week shy of her 90th birthday.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Springfield, to Elton and Katherine Corlett. She was raised in Springfield and graduated as valedictorian from Willard High School in 1953.  On Aug. 8, 1954, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Frichette, at Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church in Springfield—the same place they first met as members of the church youth group. She and Bill were blessed with two daughters, Diana and Elisa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Frichette; and her brother, Leroy Corlett.
She is survived by Diana (Frichette) Owsley and husband Rick, and Elisa (Frichette) Coonrod and husband Dave; and her two beloved grandchildren; as well as many other family members. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Ruth McKinley and husband, Lewis, of Texas, their daughters Kay and Loren Jensen; Anne and Paul Stoddard, of Tennesee.
She devoted her life to her family and home. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, creating many of her daughters’ clothes and dance costumes. Nothing, however, brought her more fulfillment than her family.  Holidays were especially important for family gatherings.
Throughout her career, she held several positions, including secretary for Si Simon at KWTO Radio in the late 1960s and early 1970s, bookkeeper for the YWCA, realtor, and pharmacy technician—a role she particularly enjoyed. She also explored entrepreneurial ventures, including home interiors sales and a flea market booth.
She was an active member of her church community, Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully for 57 years. In 2022, she was honored as a leader among the Presbyterian Women.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 West Battlefield, Springfield. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with interment at Maple Park Cemetery, 300 West Grand, Springfield. For ease of access, guests are encouraged to approach Greenlawn by traveling west on Battlefield road allowing for a right turn into the parking lot.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, or to Gathering Friends for the Homeless, Inc. through Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.