Carol Marie Benedict, age 88, of Taylor, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Carol was born on February 13, 1933 in Black River Falls to Emil and Millie (Borreson) Olson.  She married Ellsworth Benedict on January 20, 1951 in Blair and they celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2001.  Ellsworth preceded Carol in death on February 13, 2001.

Carol always had a smile on her face and the coffee pot was always ready for friends and neighbors.  She loved to bake, especially her chocolate chip cookies for her children and grandchildren.  She was proud her doughnuts and rosettes always sold out at the church bazaars.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and a great cheerleader while watching them play sports, especially baseball.  She rarely missed a Milwaukee Brewer game on television.

Carol enjoyed traveling with Ellsworth after retiring from being the cook at Taylor High School for many years.  She greatly enjoyed being with the children every day.

She was a member for many years at the Taylor Lutheran Church and of WELCA.

Carol is survived by four of her five children, Sheila (Marvin) Matejka of Blair, Greg (Kimberly) of Sarasota, FL, Scott (Chris) of Taylor and Rick (Lois) of Galesville.  Brenda Berndt preceded her in death.  Nine grandchildren, Todd (Lisa), Travis (Molly) and Tim (Kara) Matejka, Megan Palecek, Andrew (Hillary) Benedict, Jessica Berndt, Andy (Justina) and Heather Gautsch and Jon (LeAnn Humm) Keller; nineteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, husband and daughter, Carol was preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Levin (Janice), Freeman (Gladys), Vilas (Ila) and Marion Benedict and Vivian (Aymaar) Axness.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylor Lutheran Church in Taylor.  Pastor Natalie Leske will officiate.  Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in rural Taylor.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.