Carol Ann Schnell (nee Helfers), died peacefully at home in Fairview, Texas on Friday, May 30th, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by children Ann Beck (Perry), Jessica Bradley (Brandon) andJoshua (Marija); grandchildren Jordan Crittenden (Candra), KyleCrittenden, JD Beck, Vassily Schnell, Nikola Schnell, Hunter Beck, Cameron Beck, Alexandra Beck and Preston Beck;her brother, David Helfers (Sandy) and sisters-in-law Tracey O'Connor (Fred) and Diane Rambeau; nieces/nephews Steven Helfers, Deborah Helfers, Stephanie Overby, Jeremy Overby, Kim Kane, Michelle York and Matt Rambeau, She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and friend, anavid tennis player and golfer,a phenomenal cook, a long-time member of Messiah Lutheran Church and loved spending time tending to her beautiful backyard garden.She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.Services will be Monday, June 2nd at 1 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church at 1801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75075 (972-398-7500). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society. Contact Jessica (Jessica@pensacolaforyou.com) for details about how to donate online.Please send family condolences and sign the guestbook on this website.