OBITUARY Carol Sue Drewel of Union, MO departed this life in Boerne, TX on Saturday, February 24, 2024, having reached the age of seventy-four years, three months and one day. Carol was born in Richwoods, MO on November 23, 1949, daughter of Joseph Courtaway and Luly Courtaway nee Courtoise. Carol married the love of her life Marvin L. Drewel on May 8, 1971, and one son came to bless this union. Carol is survived by one son Michael Drewel Sr. and wife, Marcie, of Boerne, TX; by two grandchildren Michael Drewel Jr. and wife Christi of Dallas, TX and Mikaela Drewel of Logan, UT; by siblings Arthur (Art) Courtaway and wife Sharon of Potosi, MO, Betty Pruitt (Courtaway) and husband John of St. Clair, MO, and by half-brothers, half-sisters, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Luly Courtaway; by sibling Joseph (Joe) Courtaway and other half-brothers, and half-sisters. Carol was a Christian believing in the Lord as her Savior. She attended St. Clair High School. During her working career she was employed by various companies Hazel, International Shoe, Missouri Knife and eventually retired from the St Clair School district. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, daily trips to union Walmart, making people laugh and serving her church with friends. She loved to attend Bluegrass and Christian music festivals, spending time in Branson and other music destinations. What meant the most to her was the time she spent with her family, the love they shared and many precious memories they created will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, half-sister, sister in-law, aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, cousin, and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. A visitation for the immediate family and her brother and sister will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday March 3rd. at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO. Additional visitation for all family and friends will continue starting at 4:00 PM Sunday March 3rd. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday March 4th at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Pastor Rob Stacy officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery in Belle, MO. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.