Scaring, Carole Marie (nee Sullivan), 86, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  She was born in St. Louis, a daughter of the late Eugene and Annabelle (nee McCluskey) Sullivan.  An alumna of Mercy High School and Fontbonne College, Carole was a retired Biology, Physical Education and special education teacher and a member of Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eureka. Her life was dedicated to her family, faith, her many friends, charity and political work and being active. She made everyone feel important and loved and will be missed by all that knew her.

She was the beloved wife of Captain William Anthony Scaring, Medical Corps, USN Ret., who preceded her in death May 19, 2008.  She is survived by son William E. (Sarah) Scaring and their children William, Ben, Nick, Claire, Lauren, and Olivia; daughter Carole (Robert) Avery and children William (Mary), Luke, Dominica, James, and Ryan; daughter Jennifer (Michael) Stevens and children Drew, Evan, and Matthew; and son Matthew (Michelle) Scaring and children Allison and Taylor; three great-grandchildren, Lucy, Thomas, and Joan; and a sister Ann (late Gene) Keeven; and many nieces and nephews. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Patricia, Mary Lee, and Marsha, and brothers Gene and Jerry.

Services: Funeral Mass at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Eureka, Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to mass.  Memorial Mass at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Beckley, WV at a later date. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. If desired, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities .

As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.