Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll

Raleigh – Shirley Pansy Smith Carroll, 91, passed away November 26, 2022. A native of Wake County, Pansy was born September 30, 1931, to the late William Maple and Pauline Smith. She was a homemaker and worked on the family farm, with her late husband Joe. Pansy was an amazing cook that had everyone raving about her biscuits and 10-layer chocolate cakes. She was a member of Mount Zion UMC for more than 60 years, which led her to her love of Jesus and studying her bible every chance she could.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

The family will hold a private funeral service.

Pansy is survived by her daughters, Cathy Carroll and Christy Carroll Panknin (Eric); sons, Joseph G. “Joey” Carroll, Jr. (Zulyma) and Steven Carroll (Kim); grandchildren, Paige Carroll, Adam Creech (April), Kelli Bissette (Adam), Justin Carroll, Anna Panknin, and Julia Panknin; and great grandchildren, Kynlee and Cason Creech and Olivia Carroll.

In addition to her parents, Pansy was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph “Joe” G. Carroll; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland (Promedica) Hospice, ProMedica Hospice Memorial Fund, 444 N. Summit St., Toledo, OH 43604 or to Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 15772 NC 50, Garner, NC 27529.