Carol J. (Clarke) Burns, 80, of Ormond Beach passed away February 19, 2025. Daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Clarke, Carol was born in Tampa Florida but spent many years in New York state and Ohio.

A competitive dressage rider in her youth, Carol met and married the love of her life, the late Edward Burns, as a teenager. They enjoyed 44 years together as life and business partners, running a successful motorcycle parts business before moving to Ormond Beach. Carol then worked for several years at JCPenney, finally retiring after the loss of Ed.

Carol and Ed also had a daughter, Kelly Mornhinweg, who survives them both and remains their most precious collaboration.

Carol is also survived by 5 beloved grandchildren: Justin (Tammy), Zoe (Devin), Aidan, Conlan and Sterling Mornhinweg all born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. A sister Cathy (Rich) Behrmann, nephews Rich (Vicki) and Ryan Behrmann, all of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Grand Villa assisted living and her Halifax Health Hospice caregivers who made her last years and final hours comfortable and peaceful. Blessed with natural grace and beauty, Carol touched many lives and her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service and Gathering will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Baldwin Brothers Ormond Beach Chapel 1185 W. Granada Blvd. #11, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. Family and Friends are invited to gather at 11:00 AM, with services beginning at 12:00 PM.