Carol Marie Johns, age, 76, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home in Sebring. Carol moved to Hardee County in 1995 from Moultrie, GA. She was retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel L. and Ruth Waters, her sister, Jerry Langford and her daughter, Crystal M. Carmichael. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Lee Johns of Sebring, son, Samuel Johns (Kimberly) of Ona. brothers: Ned Waters (Rhonda) of Alturas, Fred Waters (Robin) of Parrish, her grandchildren: Kendal Carmichael (Jesse), Crystal Carmichael, Shelby Skinner (Cole), Haleigh Johns, Savanna Johns, Savannah Wills and Katelynn Johns along with her great grandchildren: Paityne Carmichael, Brynleigh McCary, Kinsley Skinner, Hadley Skinner and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 28th from 10am to 11am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11am at the funeral home.