Carole Ann Buell, 62, of Gladewater, Texas, passed away on August 28,
2024, surrounded by loved ones in Tyler, Texas. She was born on
December 31, 1962, in Orange, Texas.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at
Mangum Funeral Home, 420 San Augustine St., Center, Texas. Interment
will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery.
A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1PM at Mangum
Funeral Home.
Carole was raised in Orangefield. She attended Bridge City High School and
Lamar University. She met the love of her life, Jeffrey Buell, in Port Arthur,
Texas, while he was making a delivery at her place of employment one day.
He gave her a spontaneous goodbye kiss and from there they enjoyed 31
years of marriage. She later became a security business owner. Carole also
known as “Gigi” loved her family. Gigi enjoyed precious time spent with her
family and BBQing. She had two children, Michael and Andrea whom she
adored. Gigi loved crafting, cooking, and sewing. Her kind, gentle heart was
one that was a mother to many. Gigi was the life of the party. She enjoyed
having fun with those around. Gigi was super proud to be the mother of US
Marine Sgt. Michael Buell. She loved the Lord and served through her
church, New Covenant Church, Longview.
She is survived by her husband,
Jeffrey Buell
Mangum
Funeral Home
Laird
Funeral Home, Inc.

Son,
Michael Buell and wife Amber
Daughter,
Andrea Brown and husband Jason
Grandson,
Oliver Buell
Mother and Father,
Viva and Dudley Cox
Sisters,
Patty Cox
Melinda Mannino
Brenda Reinhardt
Brother-in-laws,
Mike Buell
Chris Buell and wife Deanna
Carole is preceded in death by Buel Rodriguez and brother, Bruce
Rodriguez.
Pallbearers serving will be Michael Buell, Jason Brown, Brad Rodriguez, Cris
Miller, Bryce Miller, Landon Miller, Michael Ragusa, Charlie Ragusa.
Honorary pallbearers serving will be Dudley Cox, Doyle Miller, Jason Cox,
Mike Buell, Chris Buell, and members of Sam Houston Lodge No.32.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net .
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.