Carol A. Stewart was called home on September 22, 2022, in Salina, KS. She was born on December 24, 1950, in Beloit, Kansas, to Clare and June Nelson. The family later settled in Denver, Colorado. Carol remained in Denver until 2015 when she moved to Salina.
During her work life, she had several jobs that she always excelled at. These included a Deputy Sheriff, Secretary, and ultimately worked for the State of Colorado for 40 years.
Carol loved the ocean and anything to do with it. Her home décor included shells, paintings, books and much more that showed her love for the sea. She loved music and dancing. Her favorite band was Pink Floyd and it was often heard playing in her car or home. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. She was also famous among her family for sending cards. No matter the occasion, everyone could expect a card from her that let them know she was thinking of them. She was a very giving and caring woman that touched the life of anyone she met. She had many lifelong friends that were more like family.
She adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her happiest moments were spending time with her family. Carol’s favorite holiday was Christmas because that is when family all gathered and it made her heart happy. She got the most joy at Christmas eve when her birthday was celebrated with family.
Carol will be dearly missed by anyone she ever met. She had several close friends at her last residence that she spoke of often.
She was preceded in passing by her parents. She is survived by one sister, Nona Van Winkle (Wilbur) Colorado, two brothers, Clint Nelson (Pat), Colorado and Ray Nelson (Susan) Wisconsin, one son Scott Sitton (Layne) Kansas, one daughter, Shareen Knowles (Lima) Colorado, five granddaughters, Kayla Sitton, Kansas, Taylor Sitton, Kansas, Haylie Werner (Austin), Kansas, Brianna Lima, Colorado, Kamryn Sitton, Kansas, two grandsons Sterling Lima, Colorado, Bronx Sitton, Kansas and 5 great grandchildren, Tatum, Isabella, Nora, Aujzia, Wren.
There will be a celebration of life at her request at a date to be determined. We will miss her greatly here, but we know that she has rejoined other loved ones that have been called home before her.
Memorials may be made to Brookdale Salina Kirwin and sent in care of Ryan Mortuary.