Ida Carol McInturff Choate, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Hillcrest Home, at the age of 87.

The daughter of Ernest and Roxie (Mason) McInturff was born in Bare Horse Holler (Dongola) in Searcy County, Arkansas on November 29, 1936. She was a member of Western Grove Bible Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Choate, her parents, three brothers, and five sisters.

Carol is survived by her children, Phyllis (Darrell) Martin of Harrison, Donnie (Ann) Choate of Raymore, MO, Janice Choate of Greenwood, MO, and Jeff (Stacy) Choate of Conway, AR; her brother, Keith McInturff of Harrison; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM, Saturday, December 9 (2023) at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis Sisco officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 AM, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Western Grove Cemetery.  Pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons, Robert Martin, Steve Choate, Mason Choate, Nathan Cox, Ethan Daniels, Evan Martin and Nick Choate.

Memorials may be made to Western Grove Cemetery Fund, PO Box 113, Western Grove, AR 72685.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. On-line condolences can be left at www.coffmanfh.com .

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