Vivian "Carol" C. Troxell

She was a longtime and faithful member of Northside Church of God, where her faith and church family held a special place in her life. Throughout the years, she dedicated herself to hard work and serving others. She worked at Dairy Queen for 17 years before moving on to Rax Restaurant and later spent 11 years working at American Dry Cleaners.

Carol had a deep love for animals, especially the Chinese Shar Pei breed, which became a very special part of her life. From 1987 until 2026, she and her sister, Marcia, shared in the ownership and operation of Zabad Chinese Shar Pei, breeding and raising these unique dogs. Their passion took them on countless travels, allowing them to meet people, make lasting friendships, and share their love for the breed along the way. What began as a shared interest grew into a lifelong journey filled with wonderful memories and experiences.

Whether through her faith, her years of hard work, or her love of animals, she left her mark on the lives of those who knew her. She will be remembered for the dedication she showed to the things she loved and the many memories she created with family, friends, and all those who shared in her journey.

Carol is survived by her 2 sisters, Ida (Tom) Stark and Marcia Troxell; caregiver, Paula Smith; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Beech Grove Cemetery.