Carol Ralph

Carol Ralph, of Hot Springs Village, died on June 24, 2025. She was born on Feb. 23, 1944 in St. Cloud, MN to parents Francis and Violet Stafford. She grew up in St. Cloud and Minneapolis, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State with a BA degree in history.

Carol was employed by companies in the insurance industry that included claim adjuster at the Home Insurance Co. in Minneapolis, claim manager at T.C. Field & Co. in St. Paul, MN and sales associate at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in Chicago, IL.

Carol was married to Chuck Ralph for 36 years until his death in 2018. She volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations in cities where they lived.

She was a long-time volunteer for the Audubon Society and a founding member of the Eastern Nebraska Trails Network in Omaha, NE. she served the HSV Animal Welfare League as member of the board, as corresponding secretary, insurance coordinator and in various fundraising positions.

Carol is predeceased by her parents, husband, step-daughter Ali Ralph, sister-in-law Sue Stafford, sister-in-law Mary Ralph Dunham, sister-in-law Patti Ralph and many beloved companion animals and friends. She is survived by her brother, Don Stafford, of Florida and step-sons Will Ralph of Florida and Brad Ralph (Angie) of Nebraska.

Burial is private. No memorial services are planned.

Memorials to remember Carol and to care for pets in need may be made in her name to the HSV Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 8032, HSV, AR 71910.

Online condolences at www.caruth-hale.com