Carol Elaine (Wiley) Pinkley passed away surrounded by family and holding the hand of her husband of 53 years on August 21, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Carol was born to her late parents Ivan and Betty (Culumber) Wiley on November 19, 1952, in Decatur, Illinois. After graduating high school Carol would meet the love of her life Dale Pinkley Sr. and enjoy 53 years (and 2 days!) of marriage together. She was a member at First Baptist Church of Allegan for 50 years and past member of Riverside Baptist Church in Decatur. Carol volunteered with Kids Hope through FBC Allegan, impacting local youth consistently for over 20 years. She was also a 5th grade girls Sunday school teacher, parapro at Pine Trails elementary school, served on the mission board at FBC and led FBC's women's ministry for a couple of years. Carol loved quality time with friends and family from hosting pool parties, picnics, dinners and game nights. She was a phenomenal baker creating the most delicious chocolate muffins and treats for everyone to enjoy. Carol also treasured her time with their grandchildren investing lifelong love, compassion, and biblical truth every visit they shared. She also was an avid encourager in her relationships personally, at church and in the community with a heart of Christ.

She is survived by her husband Dale Pinkley Sr.; children Janine (Scott) Borling, and Dale Wayne Jr. (Sarah) Pinkley; siblings Ruth Ann (Doug) Atwater, Debbie Reynolds, David (Kat) Wiley, and Cheryl (Rusty) Sigmon; grandchildren Quinn, Nathaniel, and Madelyn Borling, Isaac, Naomi, and Kemloveson Pinkley.

She is preceded in death by her brother Richard Wiley and her parents, Ivan and Betty Wiley.

Carol's visitation will be Monday, August 25, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel 528 Trowbridge Street, Allegan MI 49010. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, August 26 from 11:00am – 12:00pm with an hour visitation beforehand all at First Baptist Church Allegan 1290 32nd Street, Allegan MI 49010. Graveside to follow at Mallory Cemetery in Trowbridge Township.

Memorial donations may be made in Carol's name to First Baptist Church of Allegan towards the Kids Hope program.