Carol Joan Bentz

Carol Joan Dillon Bentz passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 86. She was born on August 3, 1936 in Miami, Florida to Carl and Marjorie Dillon. She attended Miami Edison High School where she was on the girls tennis team. She married her high school sweetheart Stanley “Pat” Bentz in 1952. They resided in Hialeah Florida, and later moved to Highlands County. Carol loved to travel and was able to see many countries. She had many hobbies and among them were tennis, bowling, playing Bunko and going to the live theater.  But most of all she loved her family. She enjoyed having all the family get togethers for all of the holidays. Carol was always kind, generous and very loving. We will all miss her dearly. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Pat; her sister, Patricia Bowers of Sebring, Florida;  brother, Robert Dillon (Cathy) of Clemmons, NC. Carol and Pat had 3 children, Janis Bentz Campbell (Mark) of Maggie Valley, NC; Charles (Chuck) Stanley Bentz (Dianne) of Lake Placid, FL; Timothy Allen Bentz (Linda), Timothy preceded her in death. Carol and Pat were loving grandparents to 11 grandchildren,  Chase Campbell, who preceded her in death. Surviving are Dawn Campbell, Ashely Campbell, Jody Bentz Kneer, Jessie Bentz, Jamie Bentz, Joni Bentz, Nikki Bentz, Tim Bentz, Rikki Bentz, Brandi Hillier; and 18 great grandchildren, Jerick, Shelby, Alicia, Haley, Brelyn, Brookelynn, Claire, Jada, Gunner, Hagen, Giabella, Luke, Harley, Natalie, Cypress, Miranda, Caden and Kai; 3 great-great grandchildren, Layla, Ava and Carson. A memorial service will be held for Carol at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Highlands Hammock State Park in the Amphitheater located at 5931 Hammock Road Sebring, Florida 33872 , with a reception to follow at the Recreation Hall in the park.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com