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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.

Carol Scott

September 21, 1953 - May 14, 2025

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