Carol Sawade Jockett Whitaker

Carol Sawade Jockett Whitaker, born on September 24, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2024 in Swanton, Ohio. She lived a life rich with creativity and passion, which she infused into every endeavor she undertook.

Carol dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career at the Lion Store, where she worked for 27 years before retiring around 1994. Her commitment to her work was evident, and she held various positions throughout her tenure, contributing greatly to her workplace and forming lasting relationships with her colleagues.

Beyond her professional life, Carol was known for being frugal, which was coupled with an immense talent for baking. Holidays were a special time for her, filled with delicious cookies and pies that brought family and friends together. An artist at heart, she not only sewed her own clothes but also created hundreds of porcelain dolls, treasured by her family. Additionally, Carol took great pride in her artistic abilities and enjoyed helping out at the Jockett's Marina, where she became renowned for refurbishing Lyman boats and assisting with the family's accounting needs.

Carol is survived by her loving family, including her son Joseph Jockett Jr. and his wife Connie, son William Jockett, son Thomas Jockett and his wife Melanie, daughter Debora Hass and her partner Scott Lohr, stepson Darrick Whitaker and his wife Carol. She was a proud grandmother to Veronica, Crissy, Alissa, Amy, Heather, Erin, Andrew, Charlotte and Thomas as well as a cherished great-grandmother to Jacob, Kaitlyn, Travis, Asher, Sawyer, Harper, Wyatt, Roman, Landry, Sophie, and Gabriella. Her siblings, Howard Sawade and his wife Lois, along with sister-in-law Mary Sawade, continue to honor her memory.

Carol is preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Jockett, her second husband, Charles Whitaker, and her stepson, Dan Whitaker.

To celebrate Carol's life and legacy, visitation will be held on November 3, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, Northwest Toledo, located at 4150 W Laskey Rd, Toledo, OH 43623. The funeral service will take place the following day, November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM, also at Newcomer Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park at 11:30 AM that same day, with interment taking place at 4210 Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43606.

Carol Sawade Jockett Whitaker will be remembered not only for her artistic spirit and dedication to her family but also for the warmth and love she shared with those fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy, carried on by her family and friends, will remain in their hearts forever.