Carole was a great friend and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger and was affectionately known by many as ‘Sweet T.
She was born in Knoxville and graduated from Farragut High School, where she played basketball and volleyball. She worked at Kohl’s West Town for the past 15 years, as well as at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. She was such a positive person who loved her job, her family, and attending football and basketball games for her grandsons. She was also an avid Tennessee fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Harold Stephens. She is survived by her two children, Edana (Brian) Herrell and Jason (Susan) Taylor, both of Knoxville, along with two grandsons, Alex Taylor and Jace Herrell.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm at 12950 Highwick Circle, Knoxville, TN 37934.In lieu of flowers, please do something to make someone smile and think of Carole.