Killian, Carol Mason of Saint Peters, MO, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Paul Killian, Sr.; cherished daughter of the late John B. and Thelma Mason; devoted mother of John (Bobbie) Killian, Mark (Tracy) Killian, the late Paul Killian, Jr., and the late Theresa Killian-Stephens; loving grandmother of Alan Stephens, Donna Killian (Sean Welch), Zachary Stephens, John Killian, Jr., Ashley (Morgan) Hart, Paul Killian III, Chris (Brandy) Killian, Michael Killian, Tara (Thor) Freese, Matt (Bobbie) Killian, Lindsey Stephens, and Paige Killian; treasured great-grandmother of nineteen with one on the way; dear sister-in-law of Gillen Emde; and loving mother-in-law of Penny Powell and Alan Stephens, Jr. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Emde.
Carol was very proud of the work she did as a teacher for over 34 years. She was also an active member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She enjoyed math, reading, playing piano, was a lover of cats and animals of all kind, but, most of all, she loved her family. She was dearly loved, and will be missed by all who knew her.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone United Methodist Church or Salvation Army.