Carol Diane Miller

CAROL DIANE MILLER, 60, of Sherwood died Oct. 24, 2017, following battles with cancer and heart disease. She was preceded in death by her father, Orville C. Miller; brother, Charles "Chucky" N. Miller; brother-in-law, Ed Smith; and niece, Emily Pickels. She is survived by her mother, Mary Carolyn Miller; son, Stewart Miller (Sarah Campbell-Miller); sisters, Cathy Henry (Brad) and Debby Smith; nieces and nephews Ben Smith (Lindi), Cindy Smith and Katie Courtright (Dustin), Alex (Lauren) and Sam Hawk (Lindsay Handrick), Ryan Henry (Kate), Parker and Blake Henry and Erin Pickels; former sister-in-law Janet Pickels; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and pets. She was born on July 3, 1957, in Cheverly, Md. but lived in Casablanca, Colo.; Morocco; Fort Worth, Texas; and Sherwood. Carol graduated in 1975 from Sylvan Hills High School, where she was involved in choir, art and journalism. She especially enjoyed photography. She also attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Carol worked for the state and managed convenience stores in Sherwood and central Arkansas. Customers of those, including many long-time Sherwood police officers, remember her giving them a hard time. Carol loved every animal, reading, cooking and baking, especially sweets for her family at holiday gatherings. She will be remembered for her quick wit and boisterous laugh. Carol was the "dancing queen;" she loved ABBA and spoke fondly of patronizing Discovery Night Club in Little Rock in the 1970s with her friend, Marc, who preceded her in death. She was a blunt person, but always tried to help others and believed in tough love, not the touchy-feely stuff. No funeral will be held for Carol, at her request. A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sherwood Animal Shelter at 6500 N. Hills Blvd., Sherwood, Ark. 72116. To leave online condolences please visit www.ArkansasCremation.com.