Carol Jane Coe, born on November 4, 1937, in Marion, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a devoted mother, sister, caregiver, and artist whose life was defined by compassion, creativity, and a deep love for children.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, James Bennett Kistler and Elizabeth Iona Kistler of Marion, North Carolina; her siblings, John Allen Kistler and Judy Jenkins; her beloved son, Stanley Edward Berg; and grandsons Eddie Westbrook and Baylor Meredith.

Her passion for nurturing young minds led her to open a daycare while living in Mena, Arkansas, where she became a trusted figure in the community. Later, after moving to Hot Springs, Arkansas, she continued her calling as a teacher for the Early Head Start program, making a lasting impact on countless children and families.

In addition to her work with children, Carol was a gifted writer and painter. She found joy in writing children's books, weaving stories that reflected her warmth and imagination. Her love of painting brought color and beauty into the lives of those around her, expressing the gentle spirit that defined her.

Carol's legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched through her kindness, her creativity, and the joy she brought to every child and family she encountered. She will be lovingly remembered as "Miss Coco" and deeply missed.

As the matriarch of the family, survivors includes daughter Joni (Sean) Westbrook and Brenda Berg, sons Steve (Lesley) Berg and Jeffrey Berg, grandchildren Josh (April) Barnes, James Heritage, Sara (Eric) Wilhite, Tonashae (Tyler) Echols, Robert Westbrook, Rebecca Westbrook, Jordan (David) Lormor, Ashley (Ryan) English, Steven Berg, Michelle Berg, Stephanie Berg, and Joni (Hunter) Meredith, great-grandchildren  Jacob (Bailee), Elexa, Kynli Berg, Kinston Jr and Kaiceon Walker, Addison, Jaxon, Jordan Meredith, Renick, Galilee, Magdalene Lormor, Levi, Addison, Bentley, Carlee, Matthew Hill, Ava Beck, Isac, Landan, Hunter Wilhite, Ali Grace, Amsleigh Hope Echols, and several grand dogs.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to celebrate Carol's life and honor her memory.

Her biggest saying was that without her, none of us would be here, and that was a huge accomplishment for my mom, her greatest. Thank you

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity or cause of your choice,  in Carol's name, to continue her legacy of nurturing and inspiring young lives.

You may sign the guest registry at http://www.carriganmemorial.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.