Carol Hanner was a natural-born seamstress, according to her husband, Tom.
âShe wanted to be a designer when she went to Clay High School. She could make anything.â
The whiz at home economics channeled her creativity into her family and working in real estate.
But sewing didnât stop. Tom said she redirected her love to making pillows for Memorial Childrenâs Hospital (now Beacon Childrenâs Hospital). The pillow making was one of many projects of Tri Kappa, a womenâs philanthropic organization in Indiana. Carol was a member for more than 20 years.
At first, the pillows were shaped like puppies. And that a took special talent. Tom said Carol could make those puppies look great. The work later evolved to regular pillows.