Carol Retter

Carol Joan Retter, age 83, a resident of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parker City, Indiana.

Joan was born on July 14, 1937, in Portland, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Thompson. She loved children and babysat for many years.

Joan enjoyed being outside spending time with her animals, going to garage sales and antiquing. She loved all of her family and always made the extra effort to make sure Christmas was a special time of year for her family.

Joan married Duane Retter on Feb. 25, 1953, and he passed away on June 15, 2019.

Survivors include:

Her children — Debbie Brunson (husband: Mike), Portland, Indiana, Steve Retter (wife: Chris), Winchester, Indiana, and Rhonda Evans (husband: David), Portland, Indiana

Five grandchildren

Seven great-grandchildren

One step-great-granddaughter

Private family visitation will be held on Saturday at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.