Carol Jean Brodanex

December 4, 1946 - December 14, 2020

Carol Jean Brodanex was born December 4, 1946 in Litchfield, Nebraska to Charles William Bellus and Danelda Darlene Kitt. Carol relocated to Des Moines, Iowa where she attended high school and graduated in 1965. Carol continued her education in Ohio where she attended college. Shortly after graduating from college, Carol relocated to Chicago, Illinois in the early 70’s where she met the love of her life, Arnell Brodanex. They were united in marriage on February 8, 1974. Their union was blessed with four children. Carol’s favorite recreations were puzzles, reading, dancing and chatting with her sister on the phone. She loved her family. On December 14, 2020, Carol gained her angel wings. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Arnell Brodanex; her father Charles William Bellus; and her brother John Bellus. Carol leaves to cherish her loving memories, three daughters Patricia Brodanex, Pamela Brodanex, and Prunella Brodanex; one son Arnell Brodanex Jr.; three sisters Esther Bellus, Donna (Donnie) Butler Sr., and Roberta Douglas; two brothers Robert Wells (Lupe) and Allen Bellus; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Carol also had a best friend Bernice Cross who she loved dearly.