Scott, 

Deborah and I want to tell you how sorry we are and know how much we loved Carol.  She would walk into the room, or beach, or car, or plane and simply light the place up.  The memories we have with you two are fond and know we are there for you and thinking about you and the family at this time.  

Love you brother!  
Whit

Scott, I not pretend to imagine how you feel, but only say I’ve lost a brother, Mother and Father, but never a spouse. Regardless of why it’s never easy. The times I was in your presence with Carol were always fun. You guys were a great pair. Just know we are thinking of you and perhaps you might find some comfort in the following.
“To live in the hearts of the ones we leave behind is not to die.” Thomas Campbell, Hallowed Ground
Perhaps one day our paths will cross again. Take care. 

Scott,

I am so sorry to learn about Carol.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Now you have another angel to watch over you.  Hugs to you my friend......Peace, Kevin

(Cont'd from previous post.)

Every senior who could not provide a doctor’s excuse for being absent was suspended. The party host got a somewhat more severe suspension.

In recent years Carol and I have not seen each other at all but have reminisced about plenty. I am certain she was suspended along with everyone else, likely the only blemish on her entire lifelong academic record.

That clearly did not prevent Carol from becoming a gifted and beloved educator.

Perhaps next I will write about Carol and me swapping good natured trash talk about Auburn and my alma mater, UGA. There are too many fun memories with Carol to share in one writing.

After COVID I hope your family will be up for a Carol Celebration of Life. It might be best to make it more than a one day event.

Blessings to all.

I wish I could have been there in person today. For some reason ZOOM identified me as “ROSWELL” with no name even though I watched from Flowery Branch.

Carol was so full of smiles and still is from on high. I hope this brings smiles to those who were a part of this experience:

I am partly responsible for the only time Carol ever got in trouble at school or anywhere ever.

In 1974 I was the oldest kid in my Ridgeview drivers education class. As a junior I had been driving for a year but never scheduled the course. My parents made me take it to bring down our insurance cost.

On Senior Skip Day for Carol’s class almost no seniors showed up.  Every friend of mine knew where the party was, but no one was telling. That day the only person I will name was behind the wheel of Ridgeview’s Drivers Ed Caprice Classic.

Mischievous sophomore and good friend Ed Hightower was driving when the teacher told him to go wherever he wanted with me and two others in the back seat. As we approached Kingston Drive from Peachtree Dunwoody Ed engaged the turn signal. Had I a clear head I would have said, “Ed, if you go where I think you are going I will kill you.” But then the Drivers Ed teacher would have asked questions.

Sure enough we pulled into the cul de sac where seniors were conspicuously partying on the roof of the house and in the yard. They scattered like fleas when they saw the car everyone recognized. Yet it was too late. Ed circled and exited like no one saw anything. But there was pregnant silence for the rest of his route.

When we got back to school I asked Ed what in God’s name he was thinking. He said, “It’s okay, Mr. (name omitted) is cool.” I replied, “Yes he is cool, but he does not want to get fired. He has no choice but to report this you twit!” I probably used a word stronger than twit. Ridgeview’s principal was famously intolerant of staff who did not rat out students.

(Cont'd due to space limitation.)

Dear George,  Susanne,  Scott, Troy, and family,

My message  at the funeral was due to my incompetence with zoom and computers .   I am sorry about Carol's death.  Due to my gender and age I should have been the of first of the cousins to go.  I regret I have not seen any of you lately .  I hoped to make contact when I was in  Atlanta for an archives conference a few years ago.   It  didn't work out,   If any of you are in Springfield, Illinois be sure  to  stop by.   I can show you the Lincoln and other sites.   (This includes those who are not direct first cousins as well.)   Jane and I jointly made a contribution to Troy's education fund.   I will keep you all in my prayers.   God be with you.   With much love and affection,                 Kim

Fitting tribute for a wonderful person. Prayers for Scott, Ryan, and Troy and all the families.  Many thanks for putting up with the third wheel (me) in the early days. Our hearts go out to you. 

As a child I was staying the night at Ryan Bayliss’ house, like I did every week for almost a decade, and in the middle of the night I caught a bad cough/fever that persisted and persisted.  Uncomfortable and sick I felt a loving touch on my arm.  Mrs. Carol rubbed my head and back and comforted me till I fell asleep. She wouldn’t leave that room until I was okay. 

I love you always and miss you dearly, 

Nick 

Mrs. Bayliss was my all-time favorite teacher and cheerleading coach. I was in her sixth grade class the year she got married. I found a poem the other day that I had written and given to her about her getting married. When I became a teacher, I wanted to be just like her in the classroom. Seeing all of the individual posts that others have written about her being their favorite teacher is an everlasting testament to her! God Bless You All in dealing with the loss of your loved one-she was a true blessing to so many!

I am so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Cross

Carol was always one of the most positive and happy people in our class. When she was around you knew you were going to have a great time. Enjoying Scott and her parents was a memory I will always hold dear. God will take great care of her. 

How my heart aches to think of your grief and loss, Scott, Ryan and Troy, Tink, George, Suzanne, and your families and the many friends and loved ones she leaves behind. Jim is, of course, an old friend --- and I was lucky enough to have been welcomed to the group  during college.  Reading the many memories and expressions of love makes me smile -- and miss you ALL. To see how Carol has lived on to mean so much to so many, to be able to love and impact so many lives with everything good and dear and sparkling  about her -- what a life well lived and enjoyed, Carol. You have brightened the lives of all you have touched here on earth -- God bless you as you are welcomed into Heaven.  With love and thanksgiving.     Nancy and Jim Sutterfield

Sending thoughts and prayers to brother George and the entire family for God’s comfort and peace  that surpasses all understanding. I’m so sorry for your loss. 

Carol and I were great good friends throughout high school.  We planned to be roommates in college and to fill our dorm room with gymnastics equipment.  We did indeed become roommates in our first (my only) year at Auburn, albeit without the wished-for balance beam, etc.  But our room was the coziest, most comfortable one on the hall.  A closet was repurposed as space for a stereo and albums (both sides were ALWAYS played), and a mini refrigerator held treats sent back with us after visits home.  A favorite was Tink’s Mississippi mud.

The summer after eighth grade, my family went to Cape Cod to visit our dad’s family.  It was a long month of missing Carol, but we wrote lots of letters to each other, haunting the mailbox each day in hopes of receiving one.  She and my sister Betsy had a long-running debate about blue cheese.  One loved it; the other hated it.  They would sign letters “The Blue Cheese Eater” and “The Blue Cheese Hater.”  What fun memories.

And then there were the experiences in her GTO!  Did she drive a group of us to the bowling alley when our PE class went there?  (That would NEVER happen these days!)  I believe we explored upper speeds on GA 400 in the days before it was completed and opened for use.  Carol would pat the dashboard and speak to her car:  “Go Baby!”   

Tink, Scott, and family – may your hearts be lightened with memories of Carol.  Although I haven’t seen Carol in many years, reading others’ memories of her tells me that she certainly lightened the hearts and lives of so many during her time on earth.  Love to you all.


Our most sincere  condolences go out to Scott, Ryan, Troy and Carol's family. There are no words to describe Carol's special smile and sincere concern for any and all around her. She will be missed horribly, although in Heaven she will be the most caring person and life of the party, as she has always been. Sending much love to the family.

The world won’t be the same but in Heaven the angels are shouting. I can hear her infectious laugh filling the clouds. We all loved her and we will love her forever. Carole was my teammate who taught me what teaming was all about. She was my friend and prayer partner as we witnessed the miracle of Ashley Alvarez her “Peanut” after her coma. She made me  laugh sooo hard as she corrected students in her tiger (Auburn) slippers. Carol I miss you here but I’ll see you soon. Love ❤️ you  sooo much! Peace be on your men Scott, Ryan and Troy. 🙏✝️💕

We are heartbroken to hear of Carol's passing.  Tim and I always loved being with Scott and Carol during our Tanner Trips.  Carol was truly a kind-giving person.  We wish Scott and their family peace and comfort.  You are in our prayers.

Scott,
Jennifer and I are so sad to hear the news about Carol. We had so much fun getting to know you both over the years on Tanner trips.  When I told Jennifer earlier, she teared up and said "I liked Carol so much. She is definitely one of the good ones".   We have you in our hearts Scott.  

Tom and Jennifer Long

Carol was wonderful, she had a smile that would light up a room.  A laugh that was contagious. Even looking at the photos being posted always smiling.  She was always the first to ask how are you doing or how a new life adventure might be going.  We shared so many wonderful conversations that I will miss having.  She will always be in our hearts.  When I think of you I think of all the good in a great friend! Such a wonderful lady I will think of you often and smile. So thankful that we were connected in friendship and family for so many years. The Cook Family will think of you often and smile!

Heartbroken for Scott, Ryan, Suzanne, Tink and the rest of her family. We were part of the old neighborhood in Lithonia where all the couples and their children hung out together and watched out for one another. None more than Carol.

Words never suffice so this I'll simply share my memories of Carol.  Carol is undeniably one of the nicest, most warm and authentic people I have ever known. Loves her family dearly and has more friends than any ten people have... and for good reason. Huge heart, big smile and always has time for everyone. She enjoys life to the fullest, never meets a stranger and has the most infectious laugh. But if you mess with any of her family or friends you will meet the most fiercely loyal human on the face of the planet.

 I speak of her in the present because the Carol that we all know and love is still very much alive in our minds and our hearts and I'm absolutely certain that, because of her presence, Heaven just became a lot more fun. I hope that she and my daughter Allison will get to know each other again because they are two of the biggest hearts up there. Maybe she can teach my Allison her three favorite words in the world... "Go War Eagles".

I would say "rest in peace" Carol but you've never been much on resting and I'm sure God has plenty for his new angel to do. Tell Bud I said hello.

Prayers up for Scott and Ryan, your entire family and many friends from all the Trau's. 

My heart broke when I heard about Carol’s passing.  She and I were teammates for several years in Community E at Creekland Middle School.  Carol was the teacher all the students loved because they knew she loved them.  She loved them to be the best they could be, to be who they were designed to be and supported them as they navigated those waters.  When I was pregnant with my only child, she orchestrated a surprise shower one day at school that involved our entire team… without me knowing! She knew the joy of motherhood as she often shared about her son Ryan and was so excited that I would experience the same! Carol stood with me on that fateful day in 2001 on 9/11 as we watched on the TV in her classroom in horror.  I will never forget that day and I will never forget Carol.  A sweet soul has gone to be with Jesus! She touched so many people during her life!  May God give her family comfort and peace only He can give!!

I only hope somehow I can be eloquent enough to express how much Carol meant to me in our years at Collins Hill and the years after that as friends.  Even though we may not see each other for long periods of time when we connected again it was as if no time had gone by at all. 
Carol LOVED her job and those kids. Nothing excited her more than game day.  Our State Tournament runs and State Championship games meant as much to her as any of us. I felt like we all took our opponents on together.  We were family. 
Carol always had a hand to hold, a heart to share, an ear to listen and the most incredible smile.  
I will miss you very much.
I love you my friend. 

Carol was a beautiful soul and one of the best people ❤ and teammates l ever had at Creekland Middle School! She always had such a beautiful smile each day. Colleagues loved her and the kids loved her so much! 
She would keep my daughter for me when the rest of our team would go on field trips, because Aundrea was too young to go with me. 
Her smile and beauty will truly be missed!

I cannot put into words how much I feel for her family. I was blessed to work with Carol at two different schools, Creekland MS and Shiloh MS. She was ALWAYS someone who could make my bad days into good ones and my good days into great ones. The world is definitely without a true light and I wish you all what peace you can find in these tough days. Carol was one of the best. 

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Carol. I lived down the street from her family and went to both elementary and High school with her.  She was always kind and a pleasure to be around. I am sending prayers to her family as well as healing thoughts.

So sorry for your loss Scott. Prayers to you and your family...

My sincere condolences of the passing of Carol.  My memories of Carol are from the days at Ridgeview High School  where we were in the same home room for 4 years. She was a very kind and compassionate person with such inner beauty that made all feel so comfortable in her company. 

May her memory live on in her family and  friends. 

Really some great memories growing up, from the other end of Highpoint Rd. Many fun times with the Trexler Family when we all got together, Turners, ETC. 
Then you add High School to the Memories. Scott Bayliss added to the mix of memories. We were all so lucky!
Tink, the piano, 

My prayers to all of the Family. I know she touched many through the years !!


Carol was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile on her face! We worked together at Creekland Middle School and she will be missed.

So sorry to hear about Carol, I have so many fond memories from our youth. Sending prayers to the family 
Chris

I have been fortunate to know Coach Bayliss when I was in middle school where I participated on the girls basketball team (in 1997).  I never thought I would inherit another "mom" from the cheer leading staff.  Carol treated us like we were her daughters.  She was tough on us when we needed it and showed love and compassion for us always.  We have always stayed in touch throughout the years and grateful that our Creekland/Collins Hill family brought us together.  She will be missed dearly.  She has touched and inspired so many lives.  Til we meet again sweet angel.

Oh my goodness!  Sara and I send deepest sympathy to you, your family and everyone whose heart she touched. 
She sure touched ours when we met on cruise several years ago.

Rest In Peace.

I was so sad to learn of Carol's passing! 

I lived down the street from Carol's home on High Point (Forest Valley) and walked by her home everyday. Carol and I shared July birthdays and were in many classes together at High Point Elementary and Ridgeview High School.

She was friends and active with a group of girls who were just the best: Marivee Cade, Kathy Boswell, Kay Starr, Melissa Cole. They were all cheerleaders for High Point's YMCA football team that won several Championships! It was so much fun!

Carol was always just a beautiful and quality light who was fun-loving, kind, generous, and friends with everyone! The 60s were such a special time to grow up in Sandy Springs and Carol represented everything that was good!

Special thoughts and prayers to Scott and her family! We will all miss and remember Carol!




I am so saddened by the loss of my Sweet Elementary School Friend! We had been catching up over FB and I was hoping to see her again.  Carol was one of my favorite friends growing up. I loved spending time with her and Georg and Suzanne. Very long ago, but wonderful memories of Carol and her family growing up. She was always so bubbly, caring and fun! God Bless her Sweet Family! Sending love and prayers your way! Deborah

I am so saddened by the loss of you, Carol. I will miss our chats and your positive attitude and smile. I know how much you loved life and your family. Scott, Ryan and Troy ..my heart breaks for you.  Keeping all the family in my prayers. We love you and are here for you. 

Prayers going up for the entire Bayliss & Trexler family. Carol smiles down on us all, and Heaven is a much richer place with her there.

Carol was a colleague and friend. She was dearly loved by our family. She taught our oldest son. She was an amazing educator and coach who impacted so many lives. Her smile and positive nature radiated in everything she did. We were blessed to know her, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.  May God bless her family with wonder memories of her and her loving ways. 🙏❤

Carol always had a smile on her face. I feel so blessed to have gotten to know her and Scott as neighbors. My prayers are for Scott, Troy and the family.

OBITUARIO

Carol Trexler Bayliss

17 julio, 1956 – 14 enero, 2021

Roswell Funeral Home

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