Carole Jean

Brazzel

Carole Jean Brazzel the daughter of Carrie M. Boswell-Jenkins and Wyatt Sonny Boswell, was born on December 18, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio.

Carole Jean took her flight to heaven, Friday, October 16, 2026, at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Carole Jean was Surrounded by her family at her bedside.

Carole Jean was a city activist, and a supervisor for Libbey Glass for several years. Carole Jean retired due to her injuries. Carole Jean was the first African American woman to win the "Toledo Trust Jackpot", for the Lady's PBA Bowling League. She was also a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and sang in the choir for several years.

Carole Jean was preceded in death by her mother-Carrie M. Boswell-Jenkins; father-Wyatt Sonny Boswell; brother- Sonny Wyatt, Jr.; sister- Gloria Boswell-Terrelle; brother-Richard Boswell; sister-Janice A. Boswell Howard; and nieces, DarLene Bryant, Tammy Howard, and Bonnie Leggi; granddaughter, Theresa Brazzel.

She is survived by her children Julius Brazzel, Timothy Brazzel, James (Annette) Brazzel Jr., Gary (Trudy) Brazzel. Pastor Larry (Mary Jo) Brazzel, nieces and nephews Lisa (Kenny) Wayne, Carrie Howard, Amy Howard, and Rodney Thomas, all of Toledo. Special niece Darlene Bryant, Eighteen grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other loving family and friends.

Carole Jean's family would like to extend a warm thank you to the staff at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center and House of Day Staff.