Carole Rae (Elgie) Rocky was born July 2, 1934 in Volga, SD, and passed peacefully on January 26, 2019 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center, Estelline SD at the age of 84.

Carole was known to be feisty and independent.  She enjoyed baking, being outdoors, horses, and socializing with friends.

Carole is survived by a son, Mike (Sharon) Bourne and a daughter, Dawn "Sonny" Ogden; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Carole is also survived by sisters Janice (Dennis) Wolfe, Marcia (David) Chicoine, and Mary (RJ) Thompson, as well as five nephews and one niece.

Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Burton "Bud" Rocky, parents, M. Watson "Wats" and Edith (Tofte) Elgie, son James Bourne, Jr, grandson Matthew Bourne, granddaughter Jaimie Belden, nephew Jason Chicoine and ex-husband Jim Bourne.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the team at Estelline Nursing & Care Center for their exceptional care and compassion for Carole during her stay and final days.