Carol Dean Buckler passed away August 7, 2023 in Pantego, Texas at the age of 67. She was born to Tony and Nell (Roden) Mendez on April 30, 1956 in Killeen, Texas.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Carrie Fontenot and husband, Louis of Melissa, Texas; son, Stephen Buckler of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Eliza and Owen Fontenot of Melissa, Texas; Dustin Ford of Raymore, Missouri; Brenden Buckler of Raymore, Missouri; Alanna and Bella Buckler of Blue Springs, Missouri; brother, Tony Mendez of Pensacola, Florida; brother, Tom Mendez of Bristol, Connecticut; and brother, Manny Mendez of Indianapolis, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Nell Mendez.
A remembrance gathering will be held from 7: 00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2023 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Carol never wanted black to be the predominant color for any gatherings following her passing. Please feel free to wear colors that reflect life.