Carolyn Wall Taylor, age 86, of Boone p assed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Sunday May 14, 2023.

She was born June 30, 1936, in Forsyth County, NC to James Roy Wall and Alice Pilcher Wall. Carolyn attended Appalachian State Teachers College where she received her masters, and met the love of her live Charlie. She truly made Boone her home, and grew deep roots as she pursued her career and raised her family. Carolyn touched many lives and made her community a better place during her time as an elementary school teacher, and longtime employee at the Boone Chamber of Commerce. Carolyn was an eloquent woman who had a passion for fashion, especially shoes! She enjoyed shopping, baking, spending time at the beach and above all, spending quality time with her friends and family. Carolyn hosted countless card games, holiday parties, and birthday celebrations for her loved ones. She was always showing love and spreading joy through her beautiful smile, contagious laugh and delicious baked goods.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Taylor of Boone, two sons, Scott Taylor and wife Tracy of Boone and Craig Taylor and wife Anna of Clayton, one granddaughter, Emily Saffer and husband Chad Audet of Laurel Springs, four grandsons, Charles Saffer and wife Katie of Deep Gap, Landon Taylor of Asheville, Ethan Taylor of Clayton and Adam Taylor of Clayton, two great-granddaughters, Aurora and Aliza and three great-grandsons, Charlie, Silas and Logan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father and mother she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Taylor.

Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00, prior to the service.

A celebration of life will follow the graveside service at Hampton Inn and Suites, 1252 US Highway 421 South, Boone, North Carolina.

The family would like to extend their gratitude towards the staff at medi-home care and hospice for the excellent care and support.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way, Boone, North Carolina 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Taylor Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.