Carrol R. Pavia, 84, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Lake Shore at Siena in Racine. Carrol was born January 24, 1939 in South Milwaukee. She was married to the late Fred Pavia. Carrol was a caregiver and worked with infants in childcare. Carrol loved to knit and crochet, especially items for children which she donated everything she made to children’s shelters. Carrol also loved to cook, and was a great Packer’s fan. She will be deeply missed by her brother Thomas Souther, Son-in-law John Wetter and her six grandchildren John, Thomas, Matthew, Joseph, Marcus and Rory, along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Carrol was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred and five children Susan, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Richard and Penelope and one grandson Tim. Graveside services will be held for Carrol on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 2530 Kinzie Avenue.
Carrol will also be missed by her half siblings in Idaho; Kathy, Spike, Maple, EJ and Wanda.
Carrol and I always agreed that it was a Souther trait to not stay in contact very often. We wrote and called each other seldomly but we loved each other nonetheless. Rest in paradise sister. Love you so much.