Bowling Green — Carol Stewart Fleenor, 90, of Franklin, TN and formerly of Bowling Green passed away October 26, 2026 at Silverado Memory Care.
The Bowling Green native was born January 20, 1936 to the late Bradley James and Hassie Roney Stewart. She was also preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Fleenor; sons, Joe Vance Shultz, Jr. and Donald Bradley Shultz, Sr.; grandson, Nathaniel Ashley Shultz; siblings, Bradley James Stewart, Jr., William Roney Stewart, and Joyce Evelyn Stewart Harrison; and father of her children, Joe V. Shultz, Sr.. Carol grew up as a member of State Street Methodist Church. She was a 1953 graduate of Bowling Green High School and was a proud Purple.
Carol spent a career working in radio at WBGN as an advertising sales person, office manager, copy-writer, and occasional on-air personality. She loved social events and was the life of the party wherever she went. Carol enjoyed lunch and shopping with girlfriends, working in her flower-beds, and her best times were spent with her beloved dog Izzy. She was a loving mother and grandmother and never missed an opportunity to spend time with family.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna Shultz Holland (Craig) of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Shane Shultz (Leslie), Bradley Shultz (Lindsay), Matthew Shultz (Eva), Jeremy Shultz (Amanda), Daniel Shultz (Kenzie), Stephanie Holland, Melanie Holland Tracey (Jason), and Emily Holland Mattingly (Matthew); 13 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Angela Shultz and Margie Clevenger; and several nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Private services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapels.
