Carol Lee Corbett (Schmitz)

Carol Lee Corbett, age 71, of Woodbury, Minnesota, formerly of Southern California, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, one day shy of her 72nd birthday, surrounded by her immediate family.

Carol lived for almost 50 years as a paraplegic following a dirt bike accident in 1977. She never let it bring her down. Despite many hospitalizations, infections, and open- heart surgeries, she always rallied.

She worked full time and retired from Securian Financial Group as a QA Analyst after earning her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s).

She was preceded in death by her father, Rayner Schmitz; her mother, Beatrice Schmitz; and her brother, David Clemens.

She is survived by her only child, Shannon Corbett; her granddaughter, Giselle Sather; her brother, Steve Schmitz; her sister, Janice Lay; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

memorial service

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services