Carol Jean Fair Allgood

Carol Jean Fair Allgood, age 94, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Truewood by Merrill Assisted Living Memory Care. She was born on March 4, 1932, in Cushman, Arkansas, to Harl Homer Fair and Reitha Florence Simpson Fair. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Cecil Dean Allgood, and together they shared 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2014.

During her years in Batesville, Arkansas, Carol worked for Sears, White-Rodgers, Woodlawn Nursing Home, and the Independence County Tax Assessor's Office. She also assisted her husband with bookkeeping for Allgood Construction Company. Together, they helped build numerous homes throughout Batesville and Independence County during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. In 1981, Carol and Cecil moved to Port Charlotte, Florida, where she continued her career as office manager for Sun Country Homes of Charlotte County until her retirement. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for family was evident throughout her life. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, quiet generosity, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.

Carol is survived by her three sons: Larry Allgood and wife Jeanne of Griffin, Georgia; Michael Allgood and wife Cindy of Port Charlotte, Florida; and David Allgood and wife Denise of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Carol is also survived by her grandchildren: Ryan Allgood and wife Kristine of Fayetteville, Georgia; Sara Allgood Khel and husband Sothorn of Smyrna, Georgia; Heather Allgood of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Donovan Allgood of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Allison Boies of Cape Coral, Florida; Robert Boies of Nokomis, Florida; Jennifer Boies of Fort Myers, Florida; Tami Dzenitis and husband Johnny of Beason, New York; Nicole Schillage of Fleming Island, Florida; and Austin Ball, serving in the United States Army in California.

Carol's surviving great-grandchildren include Emma and Sophia Allgood of Fayetteville, Georgia; Liam and Tyler Khel of Smyrna, Georgia; Julia Hair and husband Kameron of Durham, North Carolina; Jacob Markham of Fleming Island, Florida; and Zara Dzenitis of Beacon, New York. She is also survived by four great-great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Cecil Dean Allgood; her brothers, Richard Fair and Edward Zane Fair; and her sisters, Emma Lou Fair and Janelle Fair Wallace.

Carol was a member of First Baptist Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. Prior to moving to Florida, she was a longtime member of West Baptist Church in Batesville, Arkansas. Carol's greatest joy was her family, and her legacy of love, faith, and dedication will continue through the generations she cherished.

In accordance with her wishes, no formal service will be held. Interment will take place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman, Arkansas, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made given in Carol’s honor to the Alzheimer's Association at Alzheimer's Association .

***This obituary is posted for information purposes only, Qualls Funeral Homes did not provide services***