Carol Lee Grubbs Naquin, born June 29, 1944, to J.W. and Imogene Grubbs in Concord, Texas and passed away November 10, 2012 in Livingston, Texas.
Carol, known to most as ""Ms. Carol, Nanny, or Nonie,"" lived the majority of her life in Rye, Texas. For someone to be known by so many endearments, she was a very amazing lady.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Imogene Grubbs, and her sister and brother-in-law, Billie Jean and John Nixon. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Glenda Grubbs, of Alvin, sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Sherry Levy, of Rye and Ben and Carla Levy, of Wills Point. Daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Stephen Ford, of Livingston. Grandchildren, Jeremy and wife, Amanda Levy, of Rye, Christopher Levy, of Metcalf, Stephanie and husband, Jeremy Lindley, of Livingston, Richard Lawson, of Votaw, Chelisa Levy, of Cypress, Blake Hill, of Wills Point, Emily Levy, of Wills Point, Kimi and Husband, Joey Sellers, of Dayton, Kristen Johnson, of Livingston, and Anthony Johnson, of Livingston, Keela Lee and Farrah Lee, of Tomball, nephew and wife, Sean and Sylvia Grubbs, of Alvin, niece and husband, Dena and Bruce, of Friendswood, nephew and wife, John and Sue Nixon. Numerous great grandchildren, grand nephews, and nieces. She is also survived by many great friends, and many that she considered ""adopted kids.""
She attended business school in Austin, Texas. Afterwards she was a phlebotomist at John Sealy hospital in Galveston. After moving to Polk County area, she managed and opened many private clubs and a caf??, and for many years was a Co-owner of Down South Liquor in Rye, Texas.
Ms. Carol was known to all by her outgoing personality and giving soul. Everyone always knew exactly what she was thinking because she would tell you exactly what she thought. She was a teacher and inspiration to many. She was always there with a kind word, wise advice, or a smart comment. She would give you anything down to her last penny, but you better know that is got written down in her ""little red book"". She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. Reception will follow at the Myte-Fine Caf?? in Rye, Texas.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com