Carol J. (Detwiler) Nails, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Dewey Nails; parents: James and Marie Detwiler; and brothers: Jimmy and Robert "Bob" Detwiler.

Carol is survived by children: Teresa Adams (Harry Bates), Anthony "Tony" Adams (Becky Esparza), and Tammy (Joe) Conley; step-son: Robert (Anne) Nails; grandchildren: Jacob Adams, Kammy (Tony) Goncalves, Joanna (Wil) Portalatin; five great-grandchildren; sisters:  Janet Gill, Joann (Paul) Patrick, Pennie Detwiler; and sister-in-law Sherry Detwiler.

Carol loved her family. Her heart was filled with joy every day knowing that her family deeply loved and cared for her. Even though Carol suffered with chronic pain for many years, she would brighten everyone's day with her wonderful smile and positive attitude.  She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

In addition to spending time with family, Carol loved making crafts. Some of her favorites were the decorations she made for her apartment door.  Her neighbors loved the items so much that they asked her to make decorations for them.  Her crosses and angels can be seen on many of the doors throughout her apartment complex.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street in Elkhart, IN on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a memorial service at 1:00 pm.  A graveside service for family will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Howe, Indiana.