Carol Ann Fields worked for Cooper Tire
Carol Ann Fields, 85, passed away October 22, 2023 at her residence. Carol was born May 28, 1938 in Berne, Indiana to the late Francis and Ruth (Eicher) Moser. On August 16, 1957 she married Jack Fields who preceded her in death on December 23, 2020.
Carol graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Cooper Tire in Findlay where she was a secretary. Carol was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton. She enjoyed working outside, going on walks, baking pies, gardening and restoring furniture. Carol and Jack loved going to dinner and their door was always open to their family and friends. She enjoyed cooking for others and when you came to visit, Carol insisted on making sure you ate. Carol and her husband spent over 25 years wintering in Ft. Myers, Florida where they made many friends and enjoyed entertaining them with fish fries. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include three children, Bruce A. Fields of Bluffton, Bob (Barbara) Fields of Bluffton, Susie (Jeff) Campbell of Bluffton; four grandchildren, Ashley (Jon) Lucas, Cody (Robin) Fields, Scott Campbell, Rachel (Mike Smith) Campbell; six great-grandchildren, Amya Campbell, Cali Smith, Tavon Smith, Jordan Lucas, Trey Lucas, Jack Fields and two step great-grandsons, Javion Smith and Jett Morrison.
Carol was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Moser.
Carol's services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Bluffton with Cody Fields officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, Bridge Hospice or the Equestrian Therapy Program in Cridersville.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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