Emalia Carol Policy passed away in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Sept. 30, 2025, at the age of 79.
Carol is survived by her children Michael Rogers and Tim Rogers of Tahlequah, Okla., and Marie Hayes of Holbrook, Ariz., her six grandchildren Cherie Garcia, Jessica Guin and Amelia Hayes of Holbrook; John Guin of Evansville, Ind., Nick Rogers of Glendale Ariz., and Morgan Windsor of Tahlequah, Okla. She adored 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She also had one new granddaughter and one new great-grandson on the way.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Roslyn Michelle Henson; brother. Jim Myhowich; parents, Peter Myhowich and Sarah Sanders; and sons, Matt Policy of Holbrook and Todd Rogers of Tahlequah, Okla.
Carol was born on Feb. 13, 1946, in Bellemont, Ariz., to Sarah and Peter Myhowich. Her father was known as “Pete the Barber” to all in Holbrook. She married David Rogers on Aug. 14, 1961, and they shared four children together. Later in life, she remarried Jay Policy on July 25, 1984, and they shared a set of twins.
She most recently enjoyed working by giving rides in the Holbrook and surrounding areas through her business “Carol’s Cab”. Before that she worked as an assistant manager at Family Dollar in Holbrook for many years. She was a warm and caring person and loved to help those in need. You could always expect a warm greeting from her which always included a hug.
Her family meant everything to her, and she enjoyed having so many children in her life to love, spoil, and nurture.
She doted on her three little dogs that brought great joy to her life with their silly antics.
She was a great seamstress, was skilled in crafting of all kinds, and loved finding a good yard sale and hosting plenty of her own.
Her family is very appreciative of all the support and condolences received from the community that she loved.
Carol will be laid to rest in Holbrook Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, with a celebration of life to immediately follow at the American Legion. The family is requesting that, if possible, attendees wear something purple or something with butterflies to honor Carol.
