Carol D. Hoy Romine, 73, Hope

Carol D. Hoy Romine, 73, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Community Hospital South.

Born on September 5, 1952 in Columbus, Carol was the daughter of Clyde and Kathryn McCory Hoy. She married Mark Romine on September 22, 1973.

Carol earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and master’s degree from Indiana University. She started her teaching career in Waverly, Illinois. She continued her career in teaching at Central Middle School, North High School, and Waldron High School. She worked at Hauser High School as the Food Service Director and retired from Jennings County High School.

Carol enjoyed making wreaths for Romine Tree Farms that she owned and operated with her husband, Mark.

She grew up attending Hartsville Church of Christ. She later became a member of Newbern United Methodist Church and was most recently a member of Waynesburg Christian Church.

Carol was a member of the Home Ec Club Yours, Mine, and Ours, Belted Galloway Society, and Indiana Teachers Association. She enjoyed the time she spent volunteering for the Be The Match donor program, Purdue University Dance Marathon, and being a 4-H leader.

She enjoyed listening to music, playing music, and sewing. Her true passion was raising her kids and grandchildren, along with her great love for teaching.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Mark, of Hope; children, Sara and Kenneth Ripple of Terre Haute and Amy and Jared Rutan of Columbus; her grandchildren that were her pride and joy, Caroline and Lillian Tuell and Boone and Ada Rutan; siblings, Sam Hoy, David and Twila Romine, Mary and Gilbert Pardieck, Dale Pope, and Michael Gardner; aunt, Mary Ann Jordan; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Kathryn Hoy and Horace and Maxine Romine; son, John Mark Romine; siblings, Katrina Pope, Bob and Cheryl Romine, Susie Gardner, and Barton Romine; niece, Tammy Romine; and nephew, Kyle Romine.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 6 at 11 a.m. at Waynesburg Christian Church with Pastor Jay Vanderbur officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Norman Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Be The Match or Purdue University Dance Marathon.

Online condolences may be sent to the Romine Family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.