Carole was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Paul Avery; her mother, Juanita Bendetta Halford; her grandchild, Preston Tyler; and her brother, Don Avery. She is survived by her husband, Richard Leslie Stern; her daughter, Christie Tyler; her son-in-law, Nick Tyler; and her grandchild, Kaylee Tyler.
Visitation will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel, Brooks Chapel, 1120 West Goshen Ave, Visalia, California 93291, on May 7, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.