Carol Jean Couch Fugate, 74, Jackson passed away Friday, July 8, at the Nim Henson Geriatric Center in Jackson. Carol retired from the Breathitt County Board of Education. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Dulcena Spencer Couch. She is also preceded in death by brother: Kenneth Couch. She is survived by her husband Earl Fugate; son: Earl Scott (Deanna) Fugate; brother: Marshall (Imra) Couch; sister: Gladys (Branch) Howard; granddaughter: Katelyn Fugate and fiancé Taylor Elliott along with many friends to mourn her passing. Visitation Sunday, July 10, 6PM-9PM with singing at 7:00 PM. Funeral Monday, July 11, 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Carl McIntosh officiating. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery.