Mrs. Carol Jane Thies Wilks, 63, died Saturday, December, 3, 2022 at Agape House of Lexington, SC. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Wilks was born August 23, 1959 in Stanford, Connecticut and was a daughter of the late Gordon Frederick Thies and Ruth Margaret Lintereur. She was a graduate of Asheboro High School and held many certifications. She was retired from the judicial system as a judge’s clerk and guardian ad litem; Carol was an avid equestrian and was committed to animal rescue. She was a member of ST. Anne’s Catholic Church in Rock Hill, SC where she sang in the choir. She is survived by her husband of over 15 years, James Belton Wilks; one dauther, Rachel Sosebee of Charlotte, NC; one son, John Grant (Jasmine) of Chester, SC; one granddaughter, Alayna Grant; one niece, Cynthia Watcher of Beechmont, Ky, Memorials may be made to Chester Friends of the Animals, PO Box 58, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com