Carol Ann Childress Miracle

Carol Ann (Childress) Miracle was born on February 16, 1969 to the late Dan and Era Faye (White) Childress in Opelika, Alabama. 

She lived in Opelika for the entirety of her life and was a proud member of the community for that duration, being quoted as saying, “I've never wanted to live anywhere else”. She commuted to Auburn University of Montgomery and graduated with a Bachelors in Public Relations. 

In recent years, Carol Ann worked at Southern Union State Community College with English Language Learner students, whom she adored, and at the lab of building 22 of East Alabama Health. Prior to this, she worked as a Realtor within Lee County. She worshipped alongside her family at Neos Church 

She is survived by her husband Wayne Miracle, her sister Linda Garbe, her two children Abby and Spencer Miracle, and her son-in-law to be Alexander Galloway.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Neos Church located inside Auburn Opelika Seventh Day Adventist Church* with visitation starting at 5 pm until 6pm with service to follow featuring words by Pastor Rudy Sardiñas and Pastor Cade Ferris. 

*(Location Address: 1201 South Uniroyal Rd, Opelika, AL 36804)

In lieu of flowers any contributions to the Carol Ann Cancer Journey GoFundMe are appreciated in the support of the surviving Miracle family. http://linktr.ee/carolannmiracle