Carol Anne Trax, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born in Englewood, New Jersey, on October 28, 1940, to Karl Haas and Martha Osterman.

Carol was a passionate and dedicated educator and spiritual leader whose life was devoted to both learning and service. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, followed by a graduate degree from New York University in 1963. Carol continued her academic journey by earning a graduate degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia in 1994, and in 1996, she earned her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, which marked a significant milestone in her spiritual and professional life.

Carol married Michael A. Trax in January 1970, and together they shared a life filled with love, faith, and purpose. Michael predeceased her on March 17, 2013. Their union was a strong and loving foundation for Carol's life and work.

Her professional career spanned several decades, deeply rooted in both ministry and education. She retired in 2012 from The Community Church of Vero Beach, where she had served with love and devotion for many years. Before this, Carol was the Director of Children's Education at Peace Presbyterian Church in Port Salerno, Florida, and First Presbyterian in North River Shores. Earlier in her career, she taught 7th and 8th grade math at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

After her retirement, Carol devoted herself to caring for her late husband, Michael, and remained actively involved in her community. She served on the board of Habitat for Humanity, volunteering regularly at the ReStore, and was also a board member of the Homeless Association of Indian River County. Her commitment to service and her compassionate nature touched the lives of all who knew her.

Carol is survived by her three children: Christopher Trax (Orlando, FL), Eric Trax (Vero Beach, FL), and Susan Trax Kruger (Sanford, FL), as well as five cherished grandchildren. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

A service to celebrate Carol's life will be held on December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at The Community Church of Vero Beach, with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Indian River County Habitat for Humanity. Donations can be made online at https://www.irchabitat.org/donate.

For those wishing to send condolences or share memories of Carol, please visit her memorial page at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.

Carol's legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the lives of her family, friends, and community.