Carol Winkler

Carol Winkler, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 16, 2026.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kenna) and James Smith. She attended secretary’s school and went on to work at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Cape Henlopen School District. Carol was a dedicated homemaker for her children and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up. She was an avid gardener, amazing cook, and fantastic baker. Carol was a longtime volunteer at Nemours Children’s Hospital where she supported the Child Life Clubhouse, Family Resource Center, Therapy Services, and most recently, MRI. In addition to her in-person roles, she generously dedicated countless hours sewing thousands of Telemetry Pouches for the cardiac patients and additional sewing projects for Therapy Services whenever needed. She was named a 2026 Nemours Ann Ford Award Recipient earlier this year.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Henry Winkler and her grandson, Ben Campbell. Carol is survived by her children and their spouses, Frank and Riki Campbell, Jim and Sandi Campbell, Tim Campbell, and Kate and Mike Schlegel; her stepchildren, Kelli and David Racca, Kristine Ellen and Tom Eppes, Henry IV and Janet Winkler, and Matthew and Susan Winkler; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; her sisters, Michelle Claves (Bob) and Sharon Wolfe (Ken); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday October 31, 2026 from 11 A.M to 12 P.M. at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 907 Milltown Road Wilmington, DE 19808. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12 P.M. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Nemours Children Hospital, ATTN: Child Life, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 or the Be Like-Ben Organization, Ben Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to Widener University Delaware Law School Attn: Development Office / Benjamin Campbell Memorial Fund, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013 or donate online via https://dlsgiving.widener.edu/BenCampbell