M. Carol Elwood, 65, of Warren, passed away Christmas Day at 6:25 am with two of her sisters at her side in Trumbull Memorial Hospital under the care of hospice.

Carol, whom was affectionately referred to as "AC" lived an adventurous, exciting and fulfilling life!  Carol was born June 29, 1949 in Junior, WV, daughter of the late William Hymes and the late Mildred (Wilmoth) Zakrajsek.

She was a 1967 graduate of Newton Falls High School.  Carol worked at Packard Electric in Warren, Ohio, then relocated to Las Vegas, NV and worked as a Keno runner for many years.  She returned to Warren, Ohio and became a Nail Technician working at the Hair Company in Champion, Hair Force in Warren and Headquarters Hair and Nails in Warren.  Carol and her late Husband, Bill, were the proprietors of the Wet Spot and Toot & Scoot drive-through on Elm Road in Warren, Ohio for ten years.

Carol was a member of St. Mary's Church in Warren, Ohio.  She loved the Cleveland Browns, playing slot machines and spending time with her family and friends.  She had a heart of gold; would give you the shirt off her back and her last cent.  Carol's philosophy was that anyone that doesn't like this life is crazy.  She did things her way and was not afraid to take chances and live life to its fullest.

Carol is survived by sisters, Kay Hymes of Jacksonville, FL, Belinda Zakrajsek-Cavender of Warren, OH, Lisa Hymes-Martin of Newton Falls, OH; Brothers, Dan Richards of Walled Lake, MI, and William "Bill" Hymes of Arlington, TX;  Step Mother June (Barr) Hymes of Newton Falls, OH; Daughter Samantha Kay Elwood, her faithful Border Collie;  Sister in law Pam McLean of Champion; Stepsons Jeff (Rose) Elwood of Girard, OH and Robert (Tracy) Elwood of Fort Worth, TX; Step grandchildren Jonathan (Bethany) Elwood, Gage Elwood and Tyler Elwood; step great grandson Jonathan Elwood; Nephews Nicholas (Anita) Hymes of Jacksonville, FL and William "Will" Hymes of Arlington, TX; Nieces Kristal (Robert) Gaskell, Monterey, CA, Jessica Cavender and Hollie Six, Warren, OH (whom helped to care for Carol), Bailey and Taylor Martin of Newton Falls, OH and Ashley Richards of Walled Lake, MI; Kayla Pugh her "adopted daughter"; three Grandchildren; a great Niece; three great nephews; many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends that she loved like family.  Carol also leaves her "Mommy" Emily Buckley whom she loved dearly.

Besides her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, William "Mr. Bill" Elwood whom she married March 19, 1991.   Also preceding her in death step-father Louis "Butch" Zakrajsek; sister, Anna Marie Hymes, brother David Richards, a niece Carly Richards and great-niece and great-nephew infants Delilah and Wyatt Gaskell.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.  at Sinchak and Sons Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church with Fr. Bernard R. Schmalzried officiating, preceded by closing prayers to be recited at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home prior in leaving for the church.

The family would like to thank the Intensive Care Staff of Trumbull Memorial Hospital as well as Hospice of the Valley for the loving and caring support they gave to Carol and the Family.

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Caring and professional arrangements for the Elwood family are entrusted to the Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home, 330-392-5691.