Carol Drefke Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carol Drefke (Simpsonville, South Carolina), who passed away at the age of 89, on January 31, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carol Drefke to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Carol leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dennis Black and Vivian C. Mason Black. She is survived by: her children, Jonathan W. Fulton of White Pigeon, MI, Gregory M. Fulton of Knoxville, TN and Melanie L. Oswalt (Martin) of Mauldin, SC. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local PBS station of which Carol was an avid watcher; the St. Joseph's Indian School (https://www.stjo.org) to which she was a contributor; or to your local library.
