Carol Jane Wilson's Obituary
WILSON, Carol Jane, age 90, of Waynesville, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at The Enclave of Springboro.
Carol was born July 21, 1933, to Guy and Leora “Mae” (née Green) Rhea in Jackson, Ohio. She graduated from Jackson High School, class of ’49. She was very proud to be the youngest person to graduate from high school at the age of 15.
Carol was a workaholic, but she enjoyed what she did, which made a world of difference. She retired in 2003 from the Department of Energy as an Industrial Relations Specialist following 17 years of service. Upon retiring, she picked up the hobby of reading books. Some of her favorite authors were Harlan Coben and John Grisham. She was a big supporter of Vietnam Veterans. She loved to collect music albums. Her style of music had a large variety in it, particularly enjoying Jim Reeves, Alan Jackson, Ray Price, Josh Groban, Adele, and Whitney Houston. In addition, she enjoyed show tunes, especially Phantom of the Opera and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
During John McCain’s run for the US Presidency in 2008, Carol became active in the Republican Party, helping with McCain’s campaign. She made over 10,000 phone calls and drove in his Dayton motorcade. All her hard work paid off. She was recognized as one of the top volunteers for his campaign and was highly respected.
Carol always looked forward to family gatherings, especially during the holidays. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her apple pie, which she made from scratch. Among many things, she will be remembered for how proud she was of her five children and how loving and kind she was as a mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Charles E. Wilson, Jr.; son, Douglas E. Wilson; her parents, Guy and Leora “Mae” Rhea; three brothers, Gerald, Haldor, and Donald Rhea; and three sisters, Anna Katherine “Katie” Chamberlain, Ruth Davis, and Wylda McDaniels. She is survived by two sons, Charles R. “Chuck” Wilson (Claudia Lucas) and Erick (Marlena) Wilson; two daughters, Rheta Caravantes and Luann Corbeil; daughter-in-law, Karen Wilson; eight grandchildren, Kacey (Chad) McKee, Angela Wilson, Kristina Wilson, Jeffrey Caravantes, Scott Corbeil Jr., Laura Caravantes, Mackenzie Corbeil, and Zachary Zerkle; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and great nephews and extended family members.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, March 3, at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens in Xenia. Chaplin Lisa Stephens will be officiating the services. The family will receive friends from 12 - 1 PM Sunday at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors or the Vietnam Veterans Organization. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.
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