Carol Scott
September 21, 1953 - May 14, 2025
Obituary
Madison-
Carol Suzanne Scott, age 71, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1953, in Miami, Arizona, to A. Mary (Moe) and David Brockert. She spent her early years in Miami, Superior and Globe, Arizona, before her family moved to Evansville, Wisconsin. Carol graduated from Evansville High School and was an Edgewood College Alumni.
Carol met her husband of over 50 years, Paul H. Scott, while attending Edgewood. They were united in marriage on December 18, 1971, in Vienna, Virginia. She and Paul were blessed with two daughters, Michele and Abigail. Carol was a trusted mentor for not only her two girls, but for many others.
Carol worked as an information systems manager at American Family Insurance for 28 years. She also enjoyed her second career as a hairdresser, working at JCPenney Salon for 15 years. Carol volunteered for 30 years at the St. James Fall Festival and was a founding member of Hidden Treasures online resale for the church. She was also active with the Share n Care sewing group that provided hand sewn items for people in need.
Carol cared for her mother, Mary, for 20 years. She was a mother to many, hosting several exchange students and family members throughout the years. She created a welcoming home to all. Carol had a special connection with her “adopted son” Nestor Bacque.
Carol is survived by her husband, Paul; her daughters, Michele (Kirk) Kushava and Abigail Scott; grandchildren, Max and Izzy Coronado; siblings, Steve (Wendy) Brockert, David (Mary) Brockert, Theresa (Gerald) Lange, Thomas (Dawn Gifford) Brockert, Peter (Lisa) Brockert and Tim Brockert; uncle, Richard (Esther) Brockert; aunts, Mary Ellen “Bear” Idler and Jeannine Brockert; as well as countless cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and in-laws Raymond and Catherine Scott.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 N. Sherman Avenue, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Tuesday at the church. Interment will be held at Emerald Grove Cemetery in Janesville at a later date.
The family would like to thank the SSM Home Health care team as well as the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice or the St. James School Endowment Fund.
To view her obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Events
Visitation
Tue May 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Peter Catholic Church • 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue May 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Peter Catholic Church • 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
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Memories
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Ginny McGhee
Coworker •
Paul and Family you have my deepest sympathy. The picture I posted is from Jan 70th birthday that we attended.. remember the story of our first Christmas party with the salon we sat next to each other. It was Carol and I and Paul and my gym and somehow Carol decided we called Jim Peter so it was Peter Paul, Ginny and Carol. We laughed for years about that one so I worked 15 years with her and such a delightful lady, always had a smile on her face when you were even made Christmas cookies at the house over off of Monroe Street every time I go that way I think of her now I thought of her then
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Frank Siemon
Friend •
Paul, I'll always remember the hospitality of the Scott house. A couple of times when I was in Madison for meetings, you and Carol had myself and fellow weary travellers over for dinner. It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to work with you all of those years. Know that you are in my thoughts my friend!
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Arlys Nilles
Friend •
Carol is one of the most giving people I have ever known. I met Carol when she was my hairdresser at JCPenney salon. When she told me about the sale she organized, now known as Hidden Treasures, I volunteered to help and I got to know what a worker Carol was. She will be sorely missed by St James Catholic School and all her friends who work with her there. As if she didn't have enough to do, Carol participated in our Share N Care group at Sugar River United Methodist Church in Verona, sewing Little Dresses for Africa, fidget blankets, one handled bags to name only a few of her projects. She will be missed by many. Although Carol is no with us on earth, we know that she has entered eternal life in heaven.
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Brenda Berry
Friend •
My memories of Carol are wonderful. We had so much fun together when Michelle and Isaac were little. She was a fine woman I'm happy to call her my lifetime friend.
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Msgr. James Gunn
Friend •
Paul, Michele, Abi, Sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman, wife and mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace and know the love, mercy, peace and joy of the Lord. Msgr James Gunn
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Kathy Scott
Family •
Carol was known for her entertaining. We had so many meals followed by Game Night. She was notorious for skipping the persons play in front of her and we’d laugh every time. Down in Arizona we would play Bingo. One night she won three times. We played Euchre on Saturday nights and she bid and ruined my loaners every time. That didn’t make me happy but made her a better card player. Then there was Bunco that’s were I won over her but it was usually for the biggest loser but it paid for the game. Carol was thoughtful our recreational director, brought community together generous compassionate and a devout Catholic very admiring qualities. RIP Carol. Kathy Scott I’ll miss you ❤️