Carol Pelton Vankuren

Beloved mother and grandmother, Carol Braman Pelton VanKuren, 84, went to her Heavenly home May 16, 2023. Carol was known for doing things her way. Her family and her faith were important to her. She was actively involved in church life throughout her years. She loved both flowers and birds, however, that did not carry over to the squirrels and bears. Carol outfitted many of her family members with knitted blankets, sweaters, and hats. If you gave her a baby to hold it would inevitably be returned with lipstick kisses. She was predeceased by her husbands, Richard Pelton and Thomas VanKuren, grandsons David and Domanick and brother Maurice Braman. Carol is survived by her children Robert and Vickie Pelton, David and Patricia Pelton, Steven and Kimberly Pelton, Sharon and Daniel Lerche and Susan and Stan Cason, fifteen treasured grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren. She leaves behind brother and sister-in-law Duane and Shirley Braman, sister-in-law May Braman and a large extended family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at West Windsor Baptist Church, 166 North Road, Windsor. Interment will follow services in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Carol’s name may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com. Arrangements for the family are directed by the DeMunn Funeral Home.