Carol J O'Cull

Carol Jean (Downing) O’Cull, 86, of Ocala joined the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was the loving wife of Kenneth (Ken) O’Cull for 64 years. Carol was born in Dayton, Ohio, on October 26, 1937, to the late Earl Downing and Marie (Clune) Downing.

Most of her life’s career was spent as a self-employed business owner. Carol moved with her family to Ocala in 1968. Ken and Carol purchased the Twin Palms Motel in Ocala. Later Carol pursued a career in Real Estate, initially in sales, obtaining her Broker’s license and founding her own firm. She enjoyed helping families find their dream homes. Also, Carol was an expert seamstress and enjoyed altering clothes including many wedding dresses. She also enjoyed crocheting and created many beautiful items for her grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her sons, Jeff (Sherry) O’Cull, Alan (Janet) O’Cull, Doug (Rose) O’Cull; daughter-in-law Kellye O’Cull; nine Grandchildren and fourteen Great-Grandchildren; sister Mary Mahan (Ohio); Walter Downing (Florida). She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth (Ken) O’Cull of Ocala; son Randy O’Cull of Ocala; brothers Don Downing (Florida); Virgil Downing and Dan Downing (Ohio); and sister Marilyn Haas (Ohio).

A celebration of life will be held on July 18, 2024, at Central Christian Church Ocala, FL (centralchristianocala.org), at 10 AM. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Marion County(www.hospiceofmarion.com).