Carol Jeanine Taggart

Carol Jeanine Odom Taggart, 77, of Mobile, Alabama passed from this world June 24, 2017 surrounded by her family. Jeanine was a mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father Mr. Henry Odom and her daughter-in-law Lisa Taggart. She is survived by her 104 year old mother Mamie Christine Odom of Mobile, Alabama, two daughters Dana Schottgen of Pensacola, Florida, and Vickie Summey of Theodore, Alabama, her son Van L. Taggart, Jr of Grand Bay, Alabama, her sister Olive E. Odom of Mobile, Alabama, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and too many friends to name.

Carol Jeanine Odom Taggart was born in Prichard, Alabama on April 19, 1940 to loving parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Odom. She graduated from Baker High School in 1958 and was a book-keeper until her marriage in September 1961. As a mother she involved herself in local community by leading Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops usually at the same time. Jeanine, her sister, Olive, and her mother all lived in the same neighborhood which allowed her to remain in the home the she worked so hard to purchase until her death. While she was unable to leave her home due to her long battle with Multiple Sclerosis she was always surrounded by family and friends. She was an avid reader, accomplished artist and passionate about politics. Jeanine Odom Taggart above all else was a fighter.

Jeanine fought the ravages of Multiple Sclerosis for more than 30 years. It is for that reason that the family is requesting donations to Gulf Coast Multiple Sclerosis Avengers in lieu of flowers. Helen Jackson, founder and director, uses all donations to provide assistance for patients in the Mobile area. Please make checks out to Gulf Coast Multiple Sclerosis Avengers, PO Box 91434, Mobile, AL 36691.

Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, Mobile, AL.