Carolyn Carl Danks, 84, of Jackson passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at Beau Ridge Memory Care in Ridgeland, MS. Carolyn was the wife of former Mayor Dale Danks, Jr. for 40 years. She worked for 25 years at Calloways and volunteered at the Jackson Zoo as a Zoo Doecent. She was passionate about her grandson Dale Long, gardening, and animals. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Spreafico of Madison and her husband Tony Spreafico; her pride and joy, grandson Dale Long of Ocean Springs and his wife Meg Gordon Long; brother Bruce Carl of Ridgeland and his wife Martha; brother Louie Carl of Brandon; and sister Dora Carl of Yazoo City. The family would like to thank Debbie Gooch and her wonderful staff at Beau Ridge. They would also like to thank the compassionate care given by the nurses at Compassus Hospice Care. Carolyn was a beautiful lady who will always be cherished and remembered as kindhearted, unselfish, and very giving soul. A gracious lady now lives in Heaven, she is starting a new garden there. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to a No-Kill animal shelter of your choice.