Carol Scholz

Visitation

Thursday, February 6, 2025

5:00pm-8:00pm

Celebration of Life Service

Thursday, February 6, 2025

6:30pm

Landmark Funeral Home

Burial 

Friday, February 7, 2025

1:30pm

South Florida National Cemetery

Carol Scholz, 85, of Hollywood FL passed away on January 28, 2025. The oldest of two siblings and the only girl, Carol was born to Bessie and Joseph Springer in Salem NJ in 1939. She met the love of her life Henry “Sonny” Scholz while roller skating in NJ.

They married, had son David, daughter Debbi, and son Joseph. They were also blessed with Daniel and Donald, a set of twins who passed shortly after birth. On a family vacation in Hollywood, they looked at each other and then to their beautiful children and decided that Hollywood would be their new home.

Carol wore many hats in her lifetime. She was an assistant in a law firm, was a manager at a large newspaper in Miami, and then she found her true calling as the creative force of Joan’s Florist, the flower shop that she owned and operated for 25 years. On this new creative journey she found her second greatest love, being the florist on the world’s most beautiful cruise ships. She was able to travel the world, explore over 50 countries, and was inspired by her adventures to create stunning florals for all travelers to enjoy.

After retirement her and Sonny became avid travelers with just a map, a camper, and a love for being with each other on the open road. They instilled that love for travel in their children but shared that cherished quality time with all their grandchildren. When they were not traveling Carol bonded with her granddaughters by sharing her passions for baking, sewing, and crafting.

Carol’s love for her friends and family was an endless spring that kept on giving. Whether you knew her for her whole life or had only spoken to her a handful of times, it was clear from the moment you connected with her that you had a new friend for life.

She is survived by her daughter Debbi Torchia (Greg Torchia), son Joseph Scholz (Sharon Helms), daughter in law Wendy Scholz, and sister in law Mary Anne Springer. Grandchildren; Michelle Charette (Josh Charette), Lauren Torchia, Candice Torchia-Knight (Chad Knight), Alexandria Panella (PJ Panella), Ashley Ivey, Amanda Kruis (Derk Kruis), Allison Yager (Michael Yager), Trevor Helms, Mackenzie Helms, and Allison Helms. Great grandchildren; Brennen, Brycen, Bronwyn, Charlotte, Peyton, Braylynne, Tripp, Blakelynne, and Brayden.