Carol Louise Applegate, 67, of Tollesboro, passed away at her home Sunday, December 29, 2024, after an extended illness.
Carol was born in Lexington on August 30, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Louise Gallagher Lawrence.
Carol was a homemaker. She attended college and earned an associate of arts degree. She loved to draw and write poetry in her spare time. Most of all she loved her family.
Left to cherish Carol’s memories are a daughter, Marie L. (Taylorlane M.) Bowles of Bucyrus, Ohio; a son, Jeremiah Mullikin of Virginia; three sisters, Juanita Poe, Thelma Tune, and Hazel Grigson Egleston; one brother, Fred Riggs; and four grandchildren, Jackson Mullikin, Charlotte Mullikin, James Robert Applegate, and Riona Mae Royal. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive who will mourn her passing.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Jean White, and seven brothers, Odfrey Glenmore (Buster) Riggs, Robert Riggs, Billy Riggs, James Elwood Riggs Jr., Harold Riggs, William Riggs, and George Riggs.
At the family’s request, there will be no service at this time. A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family.
Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is caring for the family of Carol Louise Applegate.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.