Carolyn Taylor Moore

Carolyn Taylor Moore, 78, of Arden, NC shook off the earthly body that had kept her imprisoned by pain and heartache for so many years and stepped into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of December 2, 2024.

Born in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Willis Broadus Taylor Sr. and Lillian Todd Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Sam Taylor and Willis B “Buddy” Taylor Jr., nephew, Timothy Taylor and son-in-law, Jeffery Todd Hewitt.

Carolyn is survived by her sister, Patricia Taylor Earwood (Jim); her children, James Darren Moore (Amy) and Tracie Moore Hewitt; 3 grandchildren: Marcie Nihart (Lyn), Henry “Taylor” Hart and Andrew Moore (Courtney); 3 great-grandchildren Anna Grace Ray, Theo and Bryer Moore and several nieces and nephews.

Carolyn always welcomed visitors with a glass of sweet tea and her down home southern cooking. Fried chicken, cornbread, potato pie and homemade fudge being some of her specialties. Nothing gave her more joy than her children and preparing a meal in fellowship with friends and family.

Carolyn was a 1965 graduate of Reynolds High School where she was a cheerleader and creator of mischief. She loved to make people laugh. She also sang with a group “The Brookwoods”. She became a member of the American War Mothers. She once held office of 3rd Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party in Buncombe County, but would eventually change her affiliation to Republican. Regardless of party, her love for her country never changed. Carolyn worked for Piedmont Airlines, Asheville Industries, Ingles and K Bryant and Associates during her early years, but what she enjoyed most was her role as Mother and homemaker.

The family would like to thank Four Seasons Hospice and Life Care Center of Hendersonville for the incredible care they provided. She “adopted” several caregivers into our family. A special Thank You to family friend, Gary Morse, for all of the meals he took to Mom and spending so many hours visiting with her. Gary was like a son to her in so many ways.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden. Friends will be received from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service. Reverend Tony Youngblood will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice.