Carol Lynne (Haworth) Bentley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carol Lynne Haworth Bentley, 60, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, died Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. She was born to Barbara Jean and Warren Dewey Haworth in Lubbock, Texas. Carol lived in Lubbock until she was two years old, when her parents moved back to Muskogee to rejoin family. Her paternal family has remained in the Muskogee area since her paternal grandmother’s family arrived via the Trail of Tears. Once home again, they entrenched themselves in the Muskogee community. Warren “Major Haworth” was best known for the years he spent with Muskogee Police Department. Barbara owned and operated a successful business, creating hairstyles for almost 40 years. She still keeps many of her clients as friends. Carol attended Longfellow Grade School, Alice Robertson Junior High and was graduated from Muskogee High School, Class of 1974. She had great memories of the year she spent as a member of the MHS Flag Team. She went on to graduate from Bacone College of School of Nursing in 1977. Her passion was for helping others, in the capacities her many talents allowed. A Board Certified Registered Nurse, she worked with Muskogee Regional Hospital for several years. She spent much of her time on the Code Blue Team, working closely with other hospital personnel, forging lifelong friendships. In the early 1990’s, Carol found a way to be of further help. She began a career with the Fort Gibson Police Department that spanned over 16 years. As dispatch/911 Operator, it was her voice that calmed stressed callers, assessed situations, and ensured the Police were given vital details essential to their safety in potentially life-threatening situations. To further her work in law enforcement, she completed her Certification from CLEET (Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training), also qualifying as a reserve police officer. She was well-known for being at the forefront of helping stop early cyber-crimes. Her work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation led to the arrests and convictions of 12 child predators within two years. Carol, indeed, found a way to help many people, and spare countless others from unspeakable futures, through her most notable achievement. After 16 years in law enforcement, she, once again, provided health care for others, and enjoyed working with Wagoner City Hospital, Hastings Hospital and the Cherokee Nation. Carol will be remembered for her wicked sense of humor and fierce loyalty to friends. Beneath her dry wit was a heart of gold that loved all animals, especially her cats, and adored spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Jean Haworth, two sons: Matthew Warren Haworth and his wife, Traci Lynn Haworth, of Fort Gibson, and Richard Grant Bentley, of Muskogee; two grandchildren: Levi Dillon Haworth and Addie Grace Haworth, of Fort Gibson, several cousins and friends whom she considered family. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Dewey Haworth. Viewing for Carol will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Fort Gibson Citizens Cemetery, under the Pavilion with Reverend Barry Collins officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Leisha Vandever Haworth. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to remember Carol by making memorials to: PAWS (“Promoting Animal Welfare”) P.O. Box 1525, Muskogee, OK 74402, or Grace Episcopal Church, 218 North 6th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401. The family of Carol Lynne Bentley has entrusted her services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar Fort Gibson, 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com.

Carol Lynne (Haworth) Bentley

November 11, 1955 - October 9, 2016