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Carol Bittle, 74, of Independence, Missouri passed away suddenly at her home on February 2, 2025.  Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, Missouri. Burial following in New Salem Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Carol was born on August 30, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Richard and Lois (Kinion) Green.  She graduated from William Chrisman High School and resided in Independence, Missouri her whole life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Richard Green.

Carol leaves behind her daughter, Julie (Doug) Rudd; grandson, Kyle Rudd; 2 sisters: Linda Beltz and Pam Smith; and 1 brother, Terry Ballmer.

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home ~ Independence, MO (816) 796-8600