Carol Ann Matheson, 89, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. She was born November 30, 1935, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late R.Z. Matheson and Beatrice Coleman Matheson.

Carol graduated Taylorsville High School in 1954, UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957 and Appalachian College with a Masters’ Degree.

Carol proudly served in the United States Navy between 1962-1964. She obtained the rank of Lieutenant and did her officers training in Newport, R.I., and was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Affairs in Washington, D.C. Carol was a Home Economics teacher and administrator in California, Subic Naval Base in the Philippine Islands and in Alexander County.

Carol was of the Christian faith and enjoyed her animals, horses, dogs, and cats. She also enjoyed reading and quilting, which she made lots of quilts and loved teaching others to quilt.

Those left to cherish and honor Carol’s memories include her sister, Reita Bryant of Taylorsville; her nephew, Zachary Bryant; her great nephews, Harrison Bryant and wife Tabby, Colin Bryant; and numerous beloved cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Paul Sink will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Alexander County Library, Alexander County Hospice or Alexander County Animal Shelter.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Carol Ann Matheson.