Oct. 9, 2026
Carolyn Jones Taylor, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. She was a mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter; Carol Taylor Rose, grandson; Anthony Taylor (TJ) Brightman, adopted church family; Tina Parks (Perry), Christie Glover (Lee), Pax Glover, great-grandsons; Rob Parks (Savannah), and Camden Parks.
Carolyn is survived by her second devoted husband of 14 years, Richard Wells, Richard’s children; Sandra W. Rooks and Debbie Redd, Richard Wells, Jr. (Ricky) and his wife JoVonna, grandchildren; Brandi Dykes (Toby) and great-grandchildren; Tori Butts (Craig) and Mason Turner, greatgreat- grandson; Bentley Smith. Carolyn also leaves a niece, Cheryl Gibson (Alvin) in Gainesville and a nephew, Terry Taylor in Hiawassee.
Carolyn began her career as a legal secretary for Coleman Tidwell, where she worked for 40 years. Carolyn was Financial Secretary at Shurlington Methodist Church for 40 years and was known as the candy lady. Carolyn has been a Moose Club Member for 51 years. Carolyn always loved fund raising at Shurlington Methodist Church with church BBQ’s and Vidalia Onion Sales.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving, caring husband of 49 years, Eugene Rex Taylor and her brother, Louis W. Jones, Jr. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Wynton Jones, Sr. and Sarah Nelson Jones.
The family was very grateful for the excellent love and care provided for Carolyn by Family Hospice.
A celebration of her life was held at Shurlington Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Robbie Kerr.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Arc Association at 4664 Sheraton Drive, Macon GA 31210 or Shurlington Methodist Church at 2060 Shurling Drive, Macon GA 31211 or the place of your choice.
Snow’s at Macon Memorial Park has charge of the arrangements.
