Carolyn Ann Gary, 77
Jan. 25, 1946-Dec. 31, 2023
Niles Daily Star, Published 4:34 pm Thursday, January 4, 2024
Carolyn Ann Gary, 77, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Niles, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to and are pending with Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Carolyn Ann Gary Obituary
Carolyn Taylor-Gary of Niles, Michigan, was one of seven children born on January 25, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the union of Homer J. and Josephine A. (Seats) Taylor.
Carolyn was educated in the Michigan school system, graduating from Brandywine High School. After graduation, she went on to work for the US Department of Agriculture Forest Services as a tree trimmer. She left there to attend Lake Michigan College to become a CNA and began working at Spectrum Lakeland Hospital as homecare nurse for numerous years, retiring in 2014.
Carolyn was united in holy matrimony to Allen Gary Jr. on May 7, 2001.
Carolyn was always a family-oriented woman. She loved traveling with her besties and had the pleasure to visit places like Disney World, Hawaii, Ireland, France, and other destinations across the US – especially to St. Louis to attend various family functions and to spend as much time as she could with her loving family members. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Her favorite pastime was expressing her love through cooking, baking, listening to old school music, getting manicures/pedicures, and watching reality tv.
On Wednesday, December 31, 2023, Carolyn quietly transitioned to her eternal home at the age of 77.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons, Darrin (Tina) Taylor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Troy (Crystal) Taylor of Morgantown, West Virgina and one daughter, Sidney (Ryan) Stokes of South Bend, Indiana; brothers, Malcolm (Saundra) Taylor of St. Louis, Missouri, and Samuel Hardrict. Her precious grandchildren include, DelRico (Norm III), Candace (Fat Girl), Eric D. (Big Head), Ericka (Miss Missy), Stone (Munchkin), Antonio (Little Baby), Sidea (Boobie), Jordan, Brooklyn, Brandon, Zikia, Brianna, Diamond, Isaiah, Terrance, Ryan Jr., Markest, and Alize'. Her precious great-grandchildren include, Ny’Asiah, Cree, A’Monni, Ellie Rose, Niecey, Collin, Cashanna, Peityn, Santana, La’Vaya, Kahlil, Kahliyah, Lavarius Jr., Kyrie, Zorey, Rhemi, Roy’Ale, Markest Jr. and Marsi’on. Godson Torre (Tiauna) Goodman and goddaughter, Lakeisha (Pete) Byrd; good friend, Maude Osby; special daughter, Debra Jones and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving parents; four brothers, Wildray Taylor, Richard Taylor, Charles Taylor, and Donald (Ernestine) Taylor Sr.; sister, Diana Wiley and best friends, Barbara and Daniel Bradley.
Visitation for Carolyn will be on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am with a Funeral Service to be held at 11:00am at Brown Funeral Home, 521 East Main St. Niles, MI 49120. Burial will immediately follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, 1400 E Main St. Niles, MI 49120.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home.