Carol Wallace Case Ross of Tampa, FL died Tuesday, April 19, at the age of 83, with her daughter, Nancy Case Floto, by her side. Carol, who will long be remembered for her infectious laugh, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the daughter of Charles "Pete" Wallace and Rose McGourn Wallace. She graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy. After her wedding to Richard Case, the couple relocated to Maine, and gave birth to two daughters; Cathy and Nancy. The family returned to Granby, Connecticut, and later relocated to Florida, where she remained for more than 60 years. There, she lived in Clearwater and then Tampa. For several years years, she has been a resident of The Canterbury, where she enjoyed the company of many friends. She attended First Presbyterian Church of Tampa.

Carol was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Wallace Hopkins, her brother and lifelong friend, Charles "Charlie" Wallace, and her daughter, Cathy Case. She was also predeceased by her husband and love-of-her-life, Norm Ross. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Nancy Case Floto of Tampa, her son-in-law, Ron, and Ron's children, spouses and grandchildren, a loving, boisterous tribe that brought Carol much joy. She is also survived by her grandson, Richard Floto, granddaughter Nancy Pencheff and great-granddaughter, Kileigh Floto, as well as her niece and goddaughter, Kim Hennig and nephew, Craig Hopkins. Additionally, she leaves Lynne Ross Dougherty and husband Michael, Wendy Ross, Scott Ross, Craig Ross and wife Linda, children ,Craig, CJ and Emma, Carol's adopted and deeply loved family.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL 33759. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Tampa, 3302 West Horatio Street, Tampa, FL 33609. Sylvan Abbey FH.