Carol R. Skelly, 72, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012, at her home. She was born on Friday, February 2, 1940, in Boiling Springs, a daughter of the late John G. and Sarah (Trump) Hipple.

Carol was a 1957 graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She was a loving homemaker and member of the Church of Christ in Carlisle. Carol enjoyed gardening and her garden was once selected "Garden of the Month" by the Carlisle Garden Club.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 51 years, Irwin R. Skelly, one son, Jason R. (and his wife, Justina) Skelly of Newville, one daughter, Angela K. Skelly of Carlisle and several nieces and nephews. Carol was preceded in death by two brothers; Earl and Gerald Hipple and three sisters; Sylvia Pfarr, Janet Foster and E. Arlene Sipe.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 971 Walnut Bottom Rd., Carlisle. Pastor Tony Tarole will officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be private at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Carol's name to her church.