She was born September 25, 1939 in Pennsylvania to the late Howard and Regina Atkins. During her childhood, she lived in the New Jersey and Philadelphia area. Once Carol got married, she and her husband moved often, living in Satellite Beach, FL, Waldorf, MD, The Villages, FL, and settled in Lake Wales in 2005. Carol was a retired Customer Service Representative and attended St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Winter Haven. She loved square dancing and was a people person.

Carol is survived by her husband of 60 years, Edward A. Schwartz, Sr.; daughters, Gina Lee Bobblitt and husband Jamie of Warwick, Rhode Island, Nancy Lee Cinque of Wimauma, Florida, and Cindy Lee Turner and husband Mike of Oviedo, Florida; son, Edward A. Schwartz, Jr. and wife Kim of Land O Lakes, Florida; and grandchildren, Jake, Anthony, Nixie, Kady, Alex, and William.

A private family service will be held.