Carol Ann Stalnaker

Carol Ann Stalnaker, born August 26, 1947 peacefully passed away in North Carolina after an illness on September 28, 2026.

Carol was always referred to as the sweetest lady (and that she was). Carol put all of her love and hard work into raising her family and making sure they knew the love was there. Her laugh was like no other; it made others laugh whether it was funny or not.

She was a 1965 graduate of Cowen High School. She married her high school sweetheart and would have celebrated 60 years. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and was a seamstress in her younger years. She also loved taking senior cruises with the girls.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth “Libby” (husband Tim) Lackey of Monroe, NC and Annette Buzzard of Surfside Beach, SC. Carol had one grandchild David Cobb; two great-grandchildren: Carter Cobb and Raelyn Meadows; and many extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Gilbert and Beulah Miller Selman; husband Michael Stalnaker; sister Suzie Moore; and brother Billy Selman. Their memories remained a part of her life and they are remembered alongside them with love.

Services to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Adams-Reed Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Doug Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen.

Friends may join the family for visitation one hour prior to service time, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, at the Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.

Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Stalnaker family.