Obituary of Eileen J. Carroll

Palmer- Eileen J. (Young) Carroll, 74, passed away May 2, 2021.  Born in Springfield on September 19, 1946, she was the daughter of Steadman and JeanetteYoung.  Eileen grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Technical High School. Palmer was home, where she raised her children and grandchildren.  Always caring for others, Eileen worked in various capacities throughout the years as nursing assistant and customer service, she loved people. She loved vacationing with the family, coin collecting with the grandchildren and her lottery.  Her greatest love and joy is that of her family.  Eileen will be dearly missed by her husband of 57 years, Melvin along with their children, Debi of Brimfield, Scott and Sonia of Palmer, Brandon and Sheryl of Bondsville, Cyndi and Jeff of Ludlow along with her dear 11 grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Amber, Heather, Mandi, Kevin, Matt, Zach, KK, Cody and Kyle and three great grandchildren.  Eileen will also be forever remembered by her twin sister, Arlene Vanasse of NC, brother, James Young of FL, sister-in-law Maureen and Ray Miles of CT, along with many close nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.  Visitation will be Saturday, May 8th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home.  Please consider donations in her memory to either Shriner's Hospital for Children or the American Heart Association.