Carol Merrick Traylor Obituary
The world bids farewell to Carol Merrick Traylor of Paducah, Kentucky, departing on April 19, 2026 at the age of 83. Carol leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Carol Merrick Traylor or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Carol departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Carol. Though Carol may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lindsey Haydon Merrick and Bynola Goodaker Merrick; her husband James Edward Traylor; and her brothers, Marlon and Jerry Don Merrick.
She is survived by: her daughter Bonita Truitt (Duncan) of Kevil; her siblings, Sylvia Slaton of Princeton, Reagan Merrick (Diane) of Atlanta, GA and Ronald Merrick (Becky) of Princeton; and her grandchildren, Aaron Truitt and Kristi Keeling. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
