Carol Ann Thomas, 72, of Lafayette, died at 03:36 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 3, 1940, in Dayton, to the late William and Gail Gould. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1958. Carol had worked 25 years before retiring at the Tippecanoe County Adult Probation office in the business department. Surviving are four sons Bryan Schumacher of Indianapolis, Jeff Schumacher and James Schumacher both of Sarasota, FL, Mark Thomas (wife Angela) of Mulberry ; a daughter Kelly Kiger of Lafayette; a brother Larry Gould of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Wade and a brother, William Gould. Visitation will be 10-11 AM, Wednesday with the service starting at 11 AM all at the Soller-Baker Lafayette chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909.