Carol Ann Prescott

Carol was born in Lamesa, Texas, in 1948 and later moved to Big Spring, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Big Spring High School. Carol would tell you she had a wonderful childhood and grew up in a very loving home. She shared many great stories about her siblings, neighborhood kids she grew up with, their many friends from youth groups at Birdwell Lane Church of Christ, and had many great times with her cousins across West Texas. After a year at Howard College, she moved to Houston to begin her professional career at the age of 19. Several of her aunts, uncles, and cousins lived there, and she created wonderful memories with them, filled with beach visits and road trips.

In 1972, Carol married Michael Prescott, and together they built a life centered on family and shared experiences. During their years together, they welcomed two children, Melissa and Jason. For nearly a decade, they owned horses and often attended trail rides with the Old Spanish Trail Riders Association. Carol would say she was far from seasoned rider, but she took great joy spending time with the horses, learning to ride and sharing this time with her family. In 1985 the family moved to Liverpool, Texas, where life revolved around all the things that come with country life; the kids livestock projects, fence work, building barns, and day to day care of the animals.

Carol built a successful career spanning nearly 30 years in administrative and Human Resources roles within major oil and gas companies and later spent a few years at Service Corporation International. She had a natural gift for understanding people and connecting with them, which made her especially well-suited for HR. Though she did not follow a traditional academic path, she rose into leadership roles, earning respect through her work ethic, intuition, and ability to relate to others. Later in life, she chose a simpler pace, working at Walmart in semi-retirement where she made several close friendships.

Carol was known for her radiant smile, her genuine spirit, and her ability to make others feel seen and supported. She always had an open door for her children’s friends and was often a source of support and encouragement for them. Carol had a way of connecting with family members who may have been struggling and balanced support with compassion and a kind of honest, steady “tough love” that helped others along the way.

Carol found her greatest joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved being outdoors, working in her garden, and bringing life back to plants others had given up on, often rescuing them from clearance racks and watching them thrive under her care. She would choose a shovel and a rake over a vacuum or the stove any day, happiest with her hands in the dirt and the sun on her face. While visiting friends and family, she would often ask for small cuttings of their plants, later growing them in her own garden. In many ways, this became her quiet way of carrying pieces of the people she loved into a space that brought her joy. For nearly a decade, she also enjoyed breeding and raising Pygmy goats, a hobby she shared with her close friends and neighbors, Toby and Terry.

Above all, Carol adored her grandchildren, who brought her immense pride and joy. They were among her greatest treasures. She always envisioned herself as the kind of grandmother who would be present for the everyday moments—school parties, field trips, and cheering at sporting events. Her health challenges interrupted that path, but their connection remained strong and a great sense of joy for her.

In her later years, Carol faced significant challenges, including a diagnosis of dementia. Yet even then, her spirit remained unmistakable. While living at Orchard Park at Southfork in Manvel, Texas, she became a bright presence in the community. Staff often shared how she continued to care for others, encouraging fellow residents, engaging those around her, and offering comfort to those in greater need. Even as her verbal abilities declined, her strong will and caring spirit continued to shine through.

She is preceded in death by her father, J.R. Parchman; her mother, Charletta Parchman; mother-in-law Betty Lou Baily, her sister, Nancy Lucas; and sisters-in-law Kay and Andra Parchman. She is survived by her brothers, Danny and Jerry Parchman; her children, Melissa Tompkins (Rodney Wendel) and Jason Prescott (Ginger); her beloved grandchildren, Kenner Tompkins, Kara Tompkins, Kelsey Prescott, and Ty Prescott; and a large extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews whom she loved deeply.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the team at Orchard Park at Southfork in Manvel, Texas, for the exceptional care they provided to Carol over the past seven and a half years, especially the dedicated staff in the Memory Care Unit. They are also deeply grateful to the compassionate team at Anchor Hospice for their support and care.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks on Carol’s behalf that you pick up a ‘not so healthy’ plant and bring it back to life, make a donation or volunteer at your favorite local senior center, or send a meal or snack tray to the staff at Orchard Park at Southfork in Manvel in her memory.