Carol Ann Ayala, 49, of Bastrop, Texas passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. She was born in Austin, Texas on March 11, 1968 to Jose Rodriguez and Juanita Ayala. Carol was a busy body. She loved being out and about with her sisters, friends, and cousins. Carol loved hanging with her family. She most of all loved being a grandma. Carol was always ready to ride. She was a loving mom, sister, daughter, and cousin that always spoke her mind. Carol will be missed dearly by all who knew her.Carol was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Willy Nealy; brothers, Clay Ayala, Joe, Severo, Arturo, and Daniel Rodriguez; grandparents, Juan and Simona Pacheco. She is survived by her only child, Baretta “Cornbread” Ayala (Samantha Ayala); sisters, Melissa Ayala, Joan Delgadillo (Rojelio), Julia Gonzalez, Tina Rodriguez, Carolina Flores, Rosa Duncan, Benita Rodriguez, and Mary Hernandez; brothers, Armondo Ayala, Hugo Ayala, Arlando Ayala, and Domingo Hernandez; her beloved granddaughters, Khloe and Briseis Ayala as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.