Carolyn LaVerne (Taylor) Gober

Carolyn LaVerne (Taylor) Gober, age 86, of Fairborn, OH, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 19, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 3, 1938, in Covington, KY, the daughter of the late Clarene Eugene and Rosa Viola (Pennington) Taylor.

As a dedicated secretary for many years, Carolyn spent her professional life contributing to fraud prevention and assisting in the unemployment bureau, where her attention to detail and commitment made a lasting impact on her colleagues and the community she served.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Carolyn was a devoted mother to her two sons and cherished her role as a grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy, and she nurtured her relationships with a warm heart and a loving spirit. As a sister and a friend, Carolyn exemplified loyalty and support, always being there for her loved ones in times of need.

In her spare time, Carolyn pursued her passion for genealogy and delighted in uncovering vital statistical information. She had a unique appreciation for the stories that obituaries could tell, something that perhaps mirrored her own love for storytelling within her family.

Carolyn will be remembered for her kind and loving nature, which touched the lives of many. She leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family and friends, and her memory will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Paul Douglas McAbee, Patrick Michael McAbee. She is survived by two grandchildren, Shawn Andrew McAbee, Gabrielle Elizabeth McAbee; only sister, Alice M. Price; daughters-in-law, Karen M. McAbee, Katheryn “Katie” McAbee; extended family, and friends.

Per Carolyn’s wishes, no public visitation or funeral services are to be held. If desired, the family asks that one consider a memorial contribution in Carolyn’s name to ‘His Hands Extended Sanctuary’ by mail at 1560 Dialton Rd., St. Paris, OH, 43072 or online at https://hhesclinic.wixsite.com/animal-sanctuary Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral, Fairborn, OH.