Carolyn Taylor

Mrs. Carlin Taylor was born in “Black Bottom,” Helena, Ga to the late Sylvester “Goat” Austin and Estella B. Austin on June 19, 1954. She was called to rest from this life on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was a member of the St. Holiness Church of God, under the leadership of Bishop J.B. Carr.

She was educated through the Rhine Elementary in Rhine, Ga, Chauncey Elementary, Chauncey, Ga, and Dodge County High School, Eastman, Ga. She worked several places throughout her life. Wendy’s in Eastman for four years but eventually found her niche when she got hired at Carr’s Diner in Chauncey from 2006 until the owner decided to close in 2017. She really enjoyed and looked forward to coming to work every day.

She had a love for people, would help anyone. She made such an impact in so many lives. She loved to have fun and laughter. Loved going out with her siblings eating and shopping. She especially loved playing spades with her brother and sisters and friends.

Her Legacy
She was joined in matrimony to Robert Taylor on September 19, 1978. Out of that union was 4 children. She is survived by her husband, children: Danny Austin, Eastman; Craig, Tyrone and Precious Taylor, McRae, Ga; 1 brother, Randy (Cathy) Austin, McRae, Ga; 2 sisters: Carrie (Bishop J.B.) Carr, Chauncey, Ga; Josephine Brooks, Jacksonville, Florida; 1 aunt, Christine Murray, Fitzgerald, Ga; 16 grandchildren; 12 nieces; 22 nephews; a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends