January 8, 1936 – May 18, 2026 Carol Kokes lived a life filled with laughter, travel and the kind of purposeful spirit that leaves fingerprints on everyone who knew her. Born in Bellville, New Jersey Carol carried a quiet determination from the start. She attended Our Lady of Good Council, where the seeds of her character were planted, values that would bloom throughout her remarkable 90 years. Her early career as an assistant to the president …