Carol Ann Zea

Carol Ann Zea, age 81, passed away peacefully November 1, 2021 after a long battle with Dementia. She was born December 17, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Orrin and Geneva Bly. She married the love of her life Max Zea, on August 25, 1956 who preceded her in death in 2010. Together they shared 54 years of marriage.

Carol was everything God called a wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt to be. She had a big heart and loved and cared for so many. Her grand kids were the joy of her life. She had 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren that kept her busy. Each one had a unique special place in her heart. She also loved to take trips and go on cruises with her husband, Max. They shared an interest in going to musicals, each and every event going on with kids and grandkids. They stayed busy with friends too. To her family and some friends, Carol was known to make the best gumbo around.

Carol is survived by her brother and wife Dennis and Sherry Bly, her three daughters and their spouses Terri and Dwayne Baumgartner, Toni and Lance Romine, Traci and Sonny Mirelez; son Max Zea; grandchildren Elizabeth Bates, Chris Baumgartner, Brian Thompson, Jackie Thompson, Stephanie Mirelez, Danielle Mirelez; great grandchildren Elijah, Landry, DJ, Savannah, Bryant, Logan, Cheyenne, Haleigh, Sadie, Bentley, Julianna and many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply.