Carol M. Taylor, 86, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
Carol was born Dec. 23, 1932, in LaPorte to Edgar and Sophia (Jendrzejak) Cissne.
On Sept. 8, 1957, at LaPorte Presbyterian Church, she married Tommy Eugene Taylor, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2017.
Surviving are her son, Michael (Colleen) Taylor of Lafayette; 3 grandchildren, Kaela (Charles) Crozier of West Lafayette, Joseph (Carla) Taylor of Greenwood, IN, and Thomas (Beth) Taylor of Lafayette; and 7 great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Charlotte Crozier, Hayden and Harper Taylor, and Alex, Alivia and David Hill. Her great-grandchildren were the twinkle in her eye and they lit up every time that they were with her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Susan K. Taylor.
She is also survived by her loyal Yellow Labrador, Taffy, who was always at her side, and who has been adopted by Wyatt.
Carol graduated from LaPorte High School, Ball State Teachers College (BS), and Ball State University (MS). She taught at Elkhart, North Manchester and retired in 1997 from LaPorte Community Schools. She was a member and former Deacon of The LaPorte Presbyterian Church. Carol was President and local State Treasurer of the American Association of University Women, Past State Secretary and Past President of the Indiana Hospital Auxiliary Association, life member of the Federation of Teachers Association and Handley Elementary PTA, Past Treasurer of the LaPorte County Retired Teachers, Past Pre-School Board Member, past coach of Future Problem Solvers and Girls Basketball, where she was very proud of her teams as they won back-to-back City Championships. She also volunteered at LaPorte Hospital, receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2006, and was a member of the LaPorte Hospital Foundation.
Carol enjoyed helping others, crocheting and volunteering. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. “Grandma Carol,” as she was known by many, was also a great cook and enjoyed hosting meals for one and all. If you ever left her home hungry, it was your own fault.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. CT Thursday, Feb. 21, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Rev. Dr. Sally Wicks officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m. CT Wednesday, Feb. 20, and from 10 a.m. CT Thursday until the service Thursday. Burial will follow the service at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial donations may be made to the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte, 286 W. Johnson Rd., Suite E, LaPorte, IN 46350; The Presbyterian Church of LaPorte, 307 Kingsbury Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350; or the LaPorte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350.
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