Carol Ann Black, 83, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Carol was a florist, bringing joy through simple flowers. She was an elementary school librarian who loved stories and the power of words. And she was a homemaker in the truest sense; creating a place where everyone felt safe, welcomed, and loved.

Her kitchen was the heart of our home. Through meals like chicken and noodles, fried chicken, chili, banana nut bread, homemade donuts, and countless Christmas cookies and candies, she showed her love in the most meaningful way. She made every holiday feel special; something to celebrate and remember.

She was a proud Kansan who loved Jayhawk basketball and sunflowers. Like those sunflowers, she turned toward what was good and bright, while staying deeply rooted in her Lutheran faith.

She gave so much to others—volunteering at Immanuel Lutheran Elementary to help children learn to read, and spending 50 years in PEO supporting the education of women. She was loyal, giving, and deeply committed to her community.

She leaves behind five grandchildren who were so lucky to be loved by her, her sister and brother-in-law, and five nephews who knew her as a fun and caring aunt. If you needed her, she was there. She showed up, and she truly cared. She had a saying: instead of “take care,” she would say, “keep care.” She wanted us to hold onto our care; to not lose it in this busy world.

And that is the lesson she leaves us with:

Keep care.

Care for each other.

Care for the small moments.

Care for family, tradition, and kindness.

That’s how she lived.

We will miss her deeply, but we carry her with us—in our homes, our holidays, and the way we care for one another.

Mom, thank you for everything.

We will keep care.

The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Carol’s memory to Immanuel Lutheran School, Twin Falls, Idaho.

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Carol's Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2055 Filer Avenue East, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301.

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