Born on January 15, 1944, in Rochester, Indiana, Carole was the daughter of Vivian Robins and Ora Wales. She graduated from Dixie Hollins High School and went on to build a career in medical transcription.
Carole had a deep passion for genealogy, enjoyed reading and was known for her generous and giving nature.
She is survived by her ex-husband and bestfriend, John Robert Massie of St. Petersburg; her daughter, Tammy Massie Carpenter of St. Petersburg; her brother, Ken Wales and his wife, Patty Wales; and her nephew.