Carolyn Ann Taylor Stagg

Carolyn Ann Taylor Stagg, 83, of Evansville, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on April 12, 1940 in Evansville to the late John E. and Marjorie (Davis) Taylor. She was a graduate of Central High School and Lockyear Business College. Carolyn was an active member of Sts. Mary and John Catholic Church, where she led the children’s Mass for many years. She also volunteered at a local food pantry. Carolyn worked at Amex Coal Company, the University of Southern Indiana and retired from Whirlpool Corporation. Following her retirement, Carolyn traveled the country with her sister-in-law, Dianna, for three months, which was her lifelong dream. Carolyn enjoyed gardening, painting, playing her accordion, and listening to BB King in her free time. She was also an animal lover and always had a dog by her side. Carolyn was very involved in her local community and spent much of her time volunteering for local organizations. She served as the president of Hilltop Neighborhood Association for over ten years, president of United Neighborhoods of Evansville and on the Board of Westside Improvement Association. Carolyn also served on the Mayor’s Task Force which focused on the development and building of new city pools. She worked with National Night Out, Tough Love and Neighborhood Watch as well. She was also an avid gardener and her gardening skills earned her the Adopt-A-Spot Award from Keep Evansville Beautiful. Carolyn was a pioneer of relationships, including her own which was controversial back in her day. She was an Aries, the oldest girl, a fire sign, a natural leader and a social butterfly. Her favorite color was purple. Carolyn was the mother of four vastly different children and is survived by Melanie, Martin (Malinda), Scott, and Jonathan Stagg, all of Evansville. Also surviving are grandchildren, Ashley Stagg, Alyssa (Chris) Akin, Elizabeth (Trevor) Hodgson, Danielle Fals, Christina Stagg, Catherine Stagg; great grandchildren, Ava and Everette; a sister, Sandra (Jerauld) Sallee; brother, Michael (Linda) Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her partner of 51 years, Charles H. Gee, Jr.; by a sister, Patricia Alspaugh; brother, John Taylor, Jr. and an infant brother, Joseph Taylor. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Sts. Mary and John Catholic Church, Rev. Stephen Lintzenich officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A special prayer service will be held by Deacon John McMullen at 4:00 PM sharp. Be sure to be in your seat. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Friday at Sts. Mary and John Catholic Church, 613 Cherry Street, Evansville, IN 47713. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Carolyn Ann Taylor Stagg

April 12, 1940 - June 19, 2023