Carol Ann Alford, aged 81, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at her home in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on April 30, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, and the first born to her loving parents, Ben and Karen Paluch.

After completing her basic education, Carol chose to further her studies and obtained her associate degree. She then embarked on a fulfilling career as a Legal Secretary.

In 1966, she married the love of her life, Lambert Clarence Alford.  Carol was a loving wife and a devoted mother to her two sons, Kevin and Michael. She nurtured her family with love, and warmth, creating a home filled with laughter and memories to cherish through the years.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lambert Clarence Alford, and her two sons, Kevin (Yvette) Alford of Hawaii, and Michael (Angela) Alford of Cape Girardeau. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Karen Paluch.

No services are planned at this time.