Caroline ‘Carol’ Marise Elways passed away January 17, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend.
Carol was born June 29, 1932, to John and Alma Hoffman in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was a 1950 graduate from Winter High School in Winter, Wisconsin. After graduation Carol moved to Baltimore, MD where she met the Love of her Life, James Elways. They eloped in 1952 and moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1965.
Carol was a Regional Supervisor with the Gracious Lady Company in the 60’s. In the early 70’s, Carol obtained her Real Estate license and a few years later she obtained her Broker’s license. She was co-owner of Match Makers Real Estate for 3 years. She also worked for various other companies and eventually retired from ERA Hendry. Carol and Jim loved to travel abroad. One of their most memorable trips was a cruise of the QE 2 and topping it off with flying back to the USA on the British Airways Concorde Airliner.
Carol is predeceased by her husband Jim. She leaves behind her son, James Elways (Colleen), daughters Denise Walker (Andy), and Danielle Di Pietro (Rocco). Grandchildren: Jennifer Roy, Jessica Elways, Clint Walker, Cailyn Caselli, and Colby Proctor. Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Penelope, Emma, Lauren, Elliott, and Christian. Also, a very special Sister-in-law: Pearl Gintling of Baltimore, MD.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.
Rest in Peaceful Paradise Mom. We Love You More.
Cathy Slack
January 29, 2025, 5:37 pm
Dani, Rocco and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. Heaven has gained a new Angel.
Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
John and Cathy Slack
Michael & Barb Caramico
January 29, 2025, 7:47 pm
So sad, Barb and I send our sincere condolences π and prayers of comfort to the families.
Carol rest in peace and join
Your beloved James in Heaven, Rest In Peace π