Carol Ann Hastings, age 80, passed away and rejoined the Lord on September 14th, 2026 at Baptist North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford surrounded by 3 generations of family that loved her. She was born December 24, 1945 in Memphis, TN to the late William and Billie Fox.
In her life, Carol was many things. She was a woman of God, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed her hobbies which consisted of being an excellent cook, crafter, and gardener. She was a country girl at heart and loved spending time outside. She was also a teacher’s assistant at Bartlett Elementary where she specialized in helping struggling students practice their reading. A skill and calling that demonstrated Carol’s most precious traits: her empathy and compassion for others. However Carol’s most valued titles were that of Wife and Mother.
Carol married the love of her life, Norman Dale Hastings, while he was stationed overseas in Holland. There they lived out their newlywed years. Shortly after returning stateside they welcomed their first of three daughters.
Carol is the mother and survived by her three girls: Kemberlee Miller, Leigh Graham, and Christina Hastings. Son in laws Mike Miller and Kenny Graham. She is survived by 4 grand-daughters, their spouses, and 2 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her sister Phoebe Herbster and brother William “ Bubba” Corwin Fox Jr, and their families. Carol was blessed to have a large community of extended family and friends that loved her dearly.
Visitation and service will be held at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens located across from Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett. 3700 N Germantown Parkway Bartlett, TN 38133.
Visitation and service will be held on September 18th, 2026. Visitation will be at 9am with service to follow at 10am.
As Carol was not the biggest fan flower arrangements, please consider planting a wild flower garden in her memory or donating to her congregation at Ellendale Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.
