Carol Carter Hall, born on January 9, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Mary Nell Young Carter from Lake Charles, Louisiana and Ray Helm Carter from Shamrock, Texas. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 10, 2026. She grew up in Marshall, Texas and graduated from Marshall High School in 1952. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 1954. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart Marvin K Hall Jr in June 1954. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage until Marvin passed away in 2011.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents Emma White and Shelby Napoleon Young and Elisa Jane and Horace Alexander Carter, and brother-in-law Russell Craft.

Carol is survived by her two sisters Raenell Craft and Claire Wood (Dick), Carol and Marvin's four children Linda Kathryn Hall, Marvin Kenneth Hall, III (Terri), Carol Kelly Cordray (Greg) and Kelon Carter Hall (Dawn). Carol is also survived by her 15 grandchildren Daniel John Cornelius (Anna), Diane Kathryn Chapman (Doug), Caroline Joy Cornelius, Carter William Cornelius, Alise Mallory Alford (Nick), Lauren Brittany Tingle (Brian), Tanner Kenny Hall (Celsey), Sawyer Blakely Hall (Kailey), Colby Rebecca Pair (Brad), Calvin Cason Cordray, Natalie Keaton Cordray Wyndham (Taylor), Collier Greg Cordray, Kenley Grace Cordray, Alden Paige Gregston (Tyler), Allison Michelle Weaver (Coby). Carol is also survived by 25 great grandchildren.

Others who were very special to Carol were Bonnie Stansell and Gail Irving. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for their kindness and support.

Carol was a lifetime member of PTA and founder of the "Pink Ladies" Hospital Auxiliary.She enjoyed being part of the Marshall Symphony League, the Marshall Music Club, Friends of the Public Library, Opera House Theater and the Michelson Museum of Art. During college, Carol was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. While raising two sonsand two daughters, Carol was very active in Camp Fire and Scouting. Both daughters achieved highest ranks and awards and both boys became Eagle Scouts.

She was a member of the Texas Medical Association and the America Medical Association auxiliary.

A memorial honoring Carol's life will be held at Colonial Gardens Chapel.