Carol did not have children of her own, but she claimed her stepson, Robert Spires and his wife as hers.
"My son and I are very close. As far as my son Robert is concerned, I am his mother." This is a quote from a letter to author from Carol, 1 Nov 1979.

Carol and her husband, Monte, became grandparents while his memorial services were being held. Private graveside services were held for Carol on 5 Dec 1994; she died of cancer at 48 yrs. of age. Monte and Carol are buried side-by-side at Crestlawn Cemetery, Riverside, CA.