Carol Sargent

Carol Sargent, 77, of Springdale passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 after a nearly two year battle with cancer. She tried her hardest to not let cancer win. She was born in Mulberry December 14, 1945 Carol Ann Brown, to Idas and Hazel Porter Brown. She was the youngest of 4 children and the only girl. She spoke fondly of growing up with 3 older brothers who taught her the ropes in sports and life. They made her just a little tougher than the other girls. She attended and graduated from Alma High School and was active in sports, especially basketball. In 1961 she and her teammates won the prestigious Joe T Robinson basketball tournament when she was a sophomore. Her high school team was considered one of the top in the state at the time. Her teammates touted her as an outstanding ball handler and outside shooter, who was mentally tough on the court but also a great teammate. Carol was a home maker most of her life, although she attended NW Technical school and graduated with an LPN degree. She worked as a nurse for Family Clinic in Springdale for several years. She also enjoyed playing golf. She participated in many tournaments and scrambles over the years. She actually shot a hole in one 3 different times in her golfing days. Carol’s love for basketball never waned, you could often see her in her courtside seats cheering on her beloved Razorbacks, she was a super fan really no matter the sport. Luckily for her family, she loved to cook and collected many recipes. She loved to entertain and show off her skills in the kitchen. When coming to her home you most definitely would not leave hungry. Carol was also master gardener, she could grow about anything, but she enjoyed daylilies the most. She was a member of the Northwest Arkansas Daylily Society and participated in their shows, and her gardens were featured in their annual tour several times. Carol also had a love for rodeo, since her children were both active participants in the sport. She was an instrumental force in their successes in the arena. Later in life she acquired a love for bucking horses and was active in the breeding and raising of several generations of equine athletes who will be involved in the sport of rodeo for years to come. One of the most special things about Carol was her sense of humor and her LAUGH. She laughed wholeheartedly and rarely was without a smile. Carol loved her family and friends deeply and appreciated all they did in her last days to care and comfort her. Carol is survived by her daughter Gina Hampton and husband Kevin of Springdale, one son and daughter in law, grandsons Kevin Lane Hampton, Hunter Sargent, Jay Hampton and Tanner Sargent, brother Bob Brown and wife Margret of VanBuren , brother Raymond Brown and wife Annette of Vian, many nieces and nephews, and her loving canine companions Bo and Luke, her feline companion Jenksy, and Her most prized possession, her stud horse “Carl”, who has fathered an outstanding line of next generation bucking horses. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother and sister in law Mike Brown and his wife Caroline. A celebration of life will be held in her honor on August 12, 2023 from 4-6pm at Sonora Baptist Church Educational Building, in Sonora, Arkansas. Please bring your fond memories and stories of Carol to share and help us remember the special lady she was. They family requests instead of flowers or plants please feel free to make a donation to the American Cancer Society or Williard Walker Hospice House in her name.

Carol Sargent

December 14, 1945 - July 25, 2023