Wilma Doris Carroll, 79, of Murphy passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019 in a Blairsville hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived most of her life in Brevard County, FL, before returning to Murphy in 1996. Wilma was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and working in her flowers. She was a family-oriented lady and had been a caregiver to her many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she loved.

She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Reid Cobb, and the wife of the late William Filo Carroll, who died May 31, 2008. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Timothy, David, and John Tarbox; a daughter, Teresa Hensley; and three brothers, Jerry, Donald Gene, and Stephen Cobb.

Surviving are a daughter, Nita Tarbox of Cape Canaveral, FL; two sons, Carl Carroll and wife, Katie of Orlando, FL, and Gene Tarbox and wife, Shirlene of Bethany, OK; two sisters, Diann Bullington of Maryville, TN, and Judy Dacus and husband, Jerry of Orlando, FL; a brother, Bobby Joe Cobb and wife, Joan of Phoenix, AZ; and over 13 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

A memorial service and inurnment will be at Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.