She attended Old Orchard Beach Schools and was a resident of Phoenix, Arizona.
Carol was the daughter of Robert Pillsbury and Alice Collard of Phoenix, Arizona.
She is preceded in death by: her son, Eric J. Sopliwenko (Bates): and sisters, Linda Lang and Nancy Goudreau.
She is survived by: her daughter, Crystal Coulter of Marshfield; three surviving siblings, Donald J. Collard of Phoenix, twin sisters, Sharon Clark of Montgomery, Alabama and Sandra Houle of Lyman; three loved grandsons, Shane, Collin and Curtis; two loved granddaughters, Lanie and Ali; many loved nieces, nephews, cousins; and many more family and friends.
Carol loved dancing, horses, singing and the beach. She leaves a legacy of love, listening, humor and compassion. She will always be our Bright Star.
There was a celebration of life in Phoenix, Arizona.
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