Funeral service will be held at 12 pm at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary. Pastor Jim Hall, Generations Church of San Bernardino, CA, will be officiating.
Carole was born in Oklahoma, February 21, 1933. She attended San Bernardino High School and continued studies at San Bernardino California State University.
Carole married Edward Leroy Stratton in July 1961. They were married 44 years.
Carole worked as an accountant for Continental Telephone Company for 30 years, then her and Edward opened their own business for 10 years in San Bernardino, CA. Carole was actively involved with the Generations Church of San Bernardino, CA, as well as donating funds to animals, and numerous Christian and senior Charities.
Carole is survived by her four children, Tom Gladwill, Hayward, CA, Barbara McDonald, Calimesa, CA, James Gladwill, San Bernardino, CA, and Mary Doble, Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by her sister, Judith Ledford, niece Teri Ledford and nephew Adam Ledford all of Oceanside, CA. Carole's seven grandsons, Ben McDonald, East Highlands, CA, Jason McDonald, Yucaipa, CA, Paul McDonald, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Rick Gladwill, Tim Gladwill and Jonathon Gladwill, Colton , CA, and Richard Porubski, Sacramento, CA, and eight great-grandchildren (Kylee, Keira, Jason Jr., Trent, Andrew, Ethan, Jaden and Shannon).
Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Stratton, her brother, Fred Tabor and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in her name to San Bernardino Humane Society. The family of Carole Jeanine Stratton wishes to thank the Generations Church of San Bernardino, CA.