Carolyn passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born December 5, 1939 in Allegan Township, the daughter of James and Laveva (Thaxton) Deaton. Carolyn enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and bowling and had belonged to a senior bowling league. She loved caring for her rosebushes and watching humming birds and deer. On October 17, 1959 in Plainwell she married William Taylor who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Susan Cowels of Kalamazoo and Robert (Julie) Taylor of Plainwell; grandchildren, Carla (Brian) Maurer of Mattawan, Cory (Skye) Taylor of Martin, Casey (Sammie) Taylor of Hopkins, Eric Branch and Lindsey (Dillion) Stanfill; great-grandchildren, Lilah, Chase, Grady, Emmy, Ethan, Keegan, Gleena, Logan and Lilly; sisters, Nancy (Bob) Fry of Otsego, Pat LaFountain of Allegan along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Larry in 1999 and siblings, Bill, Barb and Betty.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A private family burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery in Watson Township with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating.
Contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Ray & Barb Olsen
So sorry Bill to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill Standish
Dear Bill & family: So sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
sherry collins
sherry collins nan and pat sorry to hear about carolyn she was good family. my prayers go out to you and her family.
Sue VanLiere
Sue and family~ I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Tim & Ronda Beeke
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Becky and Russ Deaton
All who loved Carolyn are in our hearts and prayers.
She was a sweet lady, and will be missed by many.
Peg selby
Sooo very sorry to hear this… my heart hurts for her family… many prayers for comfort
Elsie & Jerry Sircher
So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother, Casey. Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
Bob, Julie, Bill, and Sue and families,
We were so saddened to hear this. Carolyn was a sweet lady who will be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort during these difficult times! Prayers and God bless. Love Bob & Lorie Helmboldt
Stephen and Heather Wilkinson
So sorry for the family loss. She was a wonderful women.
Richard & Dorisann Thomas
Bill sorry to here of you an your families loss.
JOHN R FRY AND NANCY
SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY CAROLYN RIP
Galloway
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Galloway family
Debbie Kruse
Sending condolences to Bill and family for your tremendous loss. I have many fond memories of holidays and fishing vacations with Carolyn. May you all find peace and comfort during this time.
Brandy Mannon
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family.
Bill and Sara Hale
Bill, sorry for the loss of Carolyn,we will be thinking of you and your family.
Glenn. Ruth. wiley
We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn passing. We have fond memories of snow omg
Eric and Mandy Russell
Bill and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies. We considered it an honor to be able to know Carolyn. She always made our day brighter when we saw her. You are in our thoughts.