Carole Oran

Edith Carole Stepp Oran, age 78, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her husband and children on March 10, 2025. Carole was a devoted wife and mother, choosing to take care of family and their home full-time.

Carole loved her family fiercely and left behind many memories to be cherished. She will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by JP and Ruby Tennyson Stepp. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 60 years, John Oran; sons: Jeff and Steve Oran; daughter, Angela B and son-in-law, Greg Hockman; grandchildren: Bartley Barr and wife Christina, John Tyler Oran, and Kaitlyn Hockman; great-grandchildren: David, Preston, and Marceline; loving sister, Arlene Bailey Allison; and many nieces and nephews.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Carole and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home in Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist her family with these arrangements.