Carolyn Sue Kerley

To join the livestream of Carolyn's funeral service, please select the link below. The service broadcast will begin at 12:55 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The service will be archived for 90 days from the date of service for future viewing. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2NjM1MTgwODM5MzgyMiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Carolyn Sue Kerley, age 81 years, a resident of Vienna, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 4:42 P.M. at the Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois. Carolyn was born August 24, 1944 in Pope County Illinois. She was the daughter of Elmer and Dottie E. (Tharp) Taber. On June 29, 1962, Carolyn was united in marriage to Donald G. Kerley in West Vienna, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2014. Carolyn is survived by: her daughters – Sherri (Ty) Ross and Beth (Mark) Elliott all of Vienna, Illinois; grandchildren – Kassandra (Shane) Taylor, Cory (Gracie) Ross, Cady (Tyler) Morris, Kodee (his fiancé – Kenadee Halley) Ross, Kelsi Ingle, and Levi (Elyssa) Ingle; great grandchildren – Tenleigh Taylor, Beckett Taylor, Hattie Ross, and Hayden Morris; her siblings – Janice Shoemaker of Harrisburg, Illinois, Jack Taber of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Brenda (Larry) Hogg of Harrisburg, Illinois, Cindy (Paul) Obermark and Randy (Susan) Taber all of Metropolis, Illinois; a sister-in-law – Terry Taber Combee of Lakeland, Florida; her husband Donald’s siblings – Rillis Kerley, Roy (Ann) Kerley, Letha Breeden and Wilma Murphy; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by 3 brothers – Robert Taber, Larry Taber, and Norris Taber; as well as a sister-in-law – Laura Taber. In her youth, Carolyn was employed at the Simpson Post Office. She then attended cosmetology school in Harrisburg and operated “Carol’s Beauty Shop” from her home for a number of years. Carolyn enjoyed a number of hobbies and past times, including – quilting, fishing, and raising flowers. She and Don also enjoyed traveling. Funeral services will he held Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025, at 1 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Brother Les Chamberlain will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Cemetery, near Simpson. Visitation will be conducted Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 11 A.M. until the funeral hour at 1 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Rock Springs Cemetery, c/o Roy Kerley, 8335 State Route 147, Simpson, Illinois 62985 or to Mercy Health Hospice, 225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 203, Paducah, Kentucky 42003.

Carolyn Sue Kerley

August 24, 1944 - December 20, 2025