Carol was born in Salem, OR on March 9, 1937, to Claude & Joyce Winegar. Raised in Monmouth, she graduated from Central High School in Independence. She married Don Earle, and they had two children, Don and Julie. Later in life she met her soul mate, Jim Waggoner, and they enjoyed almost 30 years together.

She made her love of antiquing a career and owned her own stores, 3 in all, with the last one being in Junction City, OR.   After Jim passed in 2016, she moved from their spot of heaven in Bay City to Silverton to be closer to family.

Carol passed on April 5, 2024, and leaves behind her son Don (& Anna) Broxson, daughter Julie Broxson, stepdaughter Michelle Deckert, sisters Sharon Bonnett and Cathy Komes, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and her beloved dog and constant companion Mia.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers (Mikki, Jane, Roxanne, and Karla), good friend Bob and Willamette Vital Health Hospice for their care and kindness.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.