Carol Ann Souk, age 74, formerly of Normal, IL went to Heaven on Saturday, January 15, 2022, after an inspiring and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at Noon, Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, IL.  She was a graduate of University of Illinois, receiving her B.A., with honors, in English with a minor in Psychology. She used her degree to earn a teaching certification and enjoyed many years teaching English to high school students, as well as adults. She married her forever love, James Souk, on September 9, 1979, in Urbana, IL. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and “Noni”. She was a lover of history, reading, art, world traveling, decorating, music, flowers, gardening, and all things that moved the spirit. She was also a lover of fun and mischief, especially with her grandchildren. She had an enduring faith and trust in Jesus which touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Jim Souk of Galena, as well as her children, Daniel Souk (Wediana), Rebecca Souk, Katie (Kevin) Good, Steve Souk, Libby (Eric) Johnson, Alison (Donald) Burrow, Joshua Souk, and Mollie (Seth) Sample, her beloved grandchildren Jenny Good (Matt), Grace Slone (Joe), James Good (Katie), Justin Good (Rachel), Ashley Souk (Max), Matt Fancher (Sarah), Jack Souk (Lindsay), Nic Burrow, Riley Johnson, Jecca Sample, Izak Sample, Chris Souk, Danny Souk, and Layla Bonife. Her great-grandchildren, Amelia Good, Lilly Slone, Autumn Good, Anna Slone, Levi Slone, Ellie Slone, Sammy Slone, and Lena McGill. She is also survived by her brothers, Kevin Brown and Charlie (Linda) Brown, and her sisters, Sharon (Jack) King and Pam (Randy) Gritten as well as many loved nieces and nephews and many close friends she considered family. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Pramern Sriratana and his wonderful staff for the excellent care she received for over 18 years.