obituaries

Cara Scannell

Grafton |

Cara Eileen Scannell, 38, of Grafton, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, June
29, 2018. Cara was born to Barbara and George Scannell on August 25, 1979 in St. Louis,
Missouri. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa Edward Benz, Grandma Frances Scannell,
and Grandpa Paul Scannell. She is survived by her two vivacious, beautiful girls, Frances Grace
Hefley and Emma Jo Hefley; their father, Keith Hefley; her parents, Barbara and George
Scannell of Jerseyville, IL; her siblings and their significant others, Adam Scannell and Chanelle
Smith of Alton, IL, Daniel and Amy Scannell of Grafton, IL, and Elise Scannell and Samuel
Black of Jacksonville, IL; her Grandma Lorraine Benz of Elsah, IL; her pup, Prairie Dog; and a
collection of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many more family members who love
her dearly.
After graduating high school, Cara moved to Colorado--only after taking time off to watch her
little sister grow up--and there she cultivated her love for horticulture. A true lover of nature,
Cara spent most of her time exploring Colorado and caring for the plant and animal life there,
earning her the nickname “fox-y lady.” She was an advocate for the Earth and all of its beauty,
always spending time working in her garden and sharing her knowledge with all those close to
her.
Not only was Cara a lover of nature, but she was a lover of dancing. No matter where she
was--shoe shopping, the grocery store, a living room, or out in public--if groovy tunes came on,
she would bust out her best moves, which she was never lacking. Cara’s dancing style was
something that no person who met her could ever forget.
Most of all, Cara was a lover of love. Her love of people and life was one that radiated all around
her and could fill up a room. She shared this love abundantly in raising her two girls, Emma and
Frankie, who both adore their momma just as much as she adored them. Her gentle and
passionate love for her little girls shines brightly through them.
In lieu of a traditional service, Cara requested that we hold a celebration of life where we can
truly honor the person she was. Cara always wanted people to love as hard as they could, open
their minds as much as their hearts, and dance no matter who might be watching.
Cara’s celebration of life will be held at Lockhaven Country Club on Saturday, July 14, 2018,
from 1-8 p.m. All who love Cara are welcome to attend to help us celebrate her life.


Obit Provided By:
Alexander Funeral Home

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