She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 26, 1937.
She was married to Dominic Zappia on August 5, 1956 in Kingman, Arizona.
Carol was blessed to be a homemaker and raise children. She was also co-owner with her husband in their business, Saguaro Gunite, Inc. for 35 years.
Carol enjoyed painting and was quite good at it.
She was survived by her husband, Dominic; her children, Sue, John, Julie, Maria, Michael, and Nicole; her grandchildren, Cody, Justin, and Daylie; as well as her great-grandchildren, Dominic, Brayden, Bella, Josiah, and Rowan.