Obituary

Carol Ann Butler Brumfield

August 28, 1948 - December 12, 2024

Carol Ann Butler was born to the late Reverend Nathaniel and Lolita Butler on August 28, 1948. She was born and raised in Madisonville, La. She attended Covington Rosenwald School and graduated in 1967.

Carol met Marshell Brumfield in 1966 and began a serious courtship. They married on April 5, 1968. To this union of 56 years, they were blessed with 4 children (2 daughters and 2 sons). 

After the birth of their 2 daughters, the family moved to Sacramento, Ca. where they lived for 7 years. During that time, Carol graduated from a Licensed Practice Nursing School and worked as an LPN for Kaiser Sacramento Medical Center. After the birth of their 3rd child, the first son, they returned to Folsom, La. She began working at St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). During this time, their 4th and final son came along. While working at St. Tammany Hospital, she became a Certified Phlebotomist and worked in that capacity for a short time. She retired from the hospital after approximately 20 years.

After her retirement, she was called to return to the workforce in a different capacity. Still in the position to care for others, she became a school bus driver for St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. She drove for approximately 10 years before retiring.

Carol loved the Lord and was a willing servant to be used whenever called. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. Her early church experience was at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, La. and later joined Midway Church of Christ Holiness, USA with her husband and growing family. The family moved to Sacramento, Ca. in 1970. While living in Sacramento, she joined St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. She was active in various auxiliaries such as choir, and the Deaconess board. She also sung in a Sacramento Mass Choir. When she wasn’t in church, she was active with a local bowling league. 

After moving back to Folsom, La., she reunited with Midway Church. She was a member of the Deaconess Board, Christian Women Willing Workers II (CWWW II), the Adult and Senior Choir, Midway Church’s adult drill team, Sunday School teacher, and she helped coordinate the summer vacation bible school programs.

Carol was an amazing wife and mother. God allowed His Angel to be a blessing to all who she encountered. She was a good and faithful servant until God called her home early Wednesday morning on December 12, 2024 at 12:05 a.m.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Reverend Nathaniel and Lolita Butler, her sister Ms. Marguerite Thomas, and her bother Mr. John Baham. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband, Deacon Marshell Brumfield; her 4 children: Marcy Burrell of Franklinton, La., Shawn Williams of Folsom, La., Marshell, Jr. (Salena) of Pflugerville, Tx., and Brandon (Kayla) of Folsom, La; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Midway Church of Christ Holiness USA from 12:00PM - 2:00PM followed by funeral service at 2:00PM with Bishop Leroy Divinity - Pastor Officiating. Interment - Folsom Community Cemetery. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.