Carol Ann (Travis) Wise, passed away peacefully in Hillsboro on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 83. Born in Columbus, OH, on February 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Leah (Powell) Travis. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister Shirley J. Higgins and first husband and father of her children, A.G. Campbell.
Carol is survived by husband, Don Wise, of Hillsboro, her two children, Shari Lynn (Adrian) Shanks of Richmond, KY and Alan G. Campbell of Rocky Mount, NC, brother, David (Alice) Travis of Reynoldsburg, and step-granddaughter Cheri (Danny) Stacy of Berea, KY. Carol also leaves behind cherished niece Doretta (Bill) Morrow of Wilmington, and her children as well as numerous other nieces and nephews and their children.
Carol graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954. She remained close to her classmates throughout life by helping to organize their class reunions for over 60 years. Carol also loved animals and had several dogs and cats during her life that she adored. During her life she loved taking photographs of family, friends, pets and flowers. In early and mid-life, Carol was an avid crafter and fiber artist. She enjoyed sculpting, rug hooking, crochet, and creating beautiful plush bears. Later in life she became a fan of NASCAR racing, heartily cheering for Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin during their careers. Carol also loved watching college football and basketball and enjoyed rooting for the University of Florida Gators.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens in Hillsboro.
Family requests memorials to the Highland County Humane Society.
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