Carol (Johnson) Counts of Paragould, Arkansas, formerly of Swifton, departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born December 26, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Chester and Glenna (Bartlett) Johnson.
Carol was a 1969 graduate of Swifton High School and a supervisor at Town & Country and Price Chopper grocery store for 32 years. Her strong work ethic and persevering nature led her to work another 10 years as Branch Manager of M&P Bank at Swifton.
Carol was an avid reader, who also enjoyed going to horse races at Oakland and cheering on her favorite football team, the Minnesota Vikings. First and foremost, she loved her family and especially cherished any time they spent together.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Virgil Joe Counts; one sister, Merry Johnson; and her parents.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph J. “J.J.” Counts and wife, Penny, of Paragould, and Eric Counts and wife, Stephanie, of Paragould; three grandchildren, Matthew Counts, Jordyn Counts, and Eason Counts; one brother, Tim Johnson of Cherokee Village; three sisters, Jeanie Keton of Jonesboro, Noel Adams of Swifton, and Judy Runsick of Swifton; several nieces and nephews; and a lifetime of friends.
Friends may visit at the funeral home, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 1:00-1:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Stranger’s Home Cemetery at Alicia on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., with Mr. Zach Goza officiating.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
