Ellen Carole Breshears of Ward Arkansas, known as Carole to her friends and family, went to be with the Lord on November 4^th, 2026 at age 77. Carole was born on September 24^th, 1949 as the 12^th of 13 children to Elvin and Grace James in rural Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 of her brothers and sisters.

Carole is survived by her husband William (Bill) Breshears; her brother Paul James and sister Eula Smith; her sons Bryan James and James (Kenny) Melton; 6 grandchildren: Amber James, Justin James, Dawson James, James (Lane) Melton, Madison Melton, and Kassi Wilson nee Yazel. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, dozens of nieces and nephews, and their descendants.

Carole was deeply devoted to her friends and family; she became a surrogate mother to several nieces and nephews after their parents passed. She travelled to many places across the world, and made lifelong friends in each place she visited. In her many years, she devoted herself to the Lord and was steadfast in her faith. Carole was an incredibly loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt and will be dearly missed by her family.

Carole will be interred at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Oklahoma.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com