Carla Sue Mims Krotke passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 65 from kidney failure. Carla was born on April 28th, 1958 in Charleston, SC to Carlisle and Evelyn Mims. Carla was a wife, devoted mother, sister, homemaker, and published author of a book of poetry called Living With My Heart Wide Open. She loved her family, her dachshunds and cats, and spending time in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Carla is survived by her husband, Randy Krotke, and two children, Benjamin and Jenna Krotke.