Carolyn L. Yack

Carolyn Yack left this world peacefully on September 20, 2026, listening to her favorite songs and surrounded by love and family, with many others who could not be near her calling to say, "I love you," and holding her close in their hearts and prayers.

Carolyn was cherished and deeply loved by a large and close family. She leaves behind her dear brother Earl and sister-in-law Dawn Brown; sister-in-law Renea Brown; her devoted children: daughters Kimberly “Kimmy” Lohaus, Glenda (Jeff) Treadwell, and Tina (David) Yack-Harris; and sons Ronald (Vivian) Yack and Brian (Theresa) Yack. She was a treasured grandmother to Mathew (Cathy), Katie (John), Karlee (Mike), Krissa, Nick (Sara), Johnelle, Zachary, Jacob, and Joshua; great-grandmother to Alyna, Makenna, Max, Joseph, Monica, Thomas, Regina, Frank, Ashley, Madelyn, Lacy, Luke, Eli, Izik, Mira, Nolan, and Wyatt; and great-great-grandmother to Brecken. She also adored her nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family, and the many friends and caregivers, including Savannah, who became family along the way—too many to name, but each one special and deeply loved.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Arthur Yack; son Arthur Bruce Yack Jr.; granddaughter Baby Lily; parents, Ila Mae Brown and Wallace Brown; mother- and father-in-law, Amelia and Lloyd Yack; brothers Bob (Itha), Danny, and Bill (Marge) Brown; her sister Barb (Ward) Twining; her best friends and sister- and brother-in-law, Shirley and George Young; brothers-in-law Lloyd (Virginia) Yack and Orville (Bernice) Yack; and sisters-in-law Kathleen (Bob) Main and Peggy (Ken) Russell.

More than anything, Carolyn loved her family. Time spent together was what mattered most to her. She loved playing games, baking cookies, reading, watching Lifetime and Christmas movies, and embracing every holiday tradition. She had a way of making every moment special simply because she was in it. Carolyn lived with both an open door and an open heart. Her home was a place where you never had to call ahead. There was always a cup of coffee waiting, a place to sit, and room for one more. But her generosity went far beyond her home. If someone needed love, comfort, advice, a meal, a listening ear, or simply somewhere to belong, Carolyn made room for them. She welcomed people into her life freely and loved them deeply.

She also cherished the wonderful friendships she made at Ranchero Village in Largo, a place that became her second home and brought so many amazing people into her life, among them our beloved Judy and Vinny Piccolo.

Carolyn was truly a family treasure. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, confidante, and safe place to so many. Her love helped hold generations of our family together. She cannot be replaced, and there will forever be a missing piece in our hearts where she belongs.

What she gave us, however, does not leave with her. It lives on in the traditions she created, in the family she loved so fiercely, in every open door and shared cup of coffee, in every holiday gathered together, and in the countless ways she taught us to care for one another.

Celebrations of Carolyn’s life are planned for Ranchero Village in Largo this winter and in Michigan next summer. Details will be announced at a later date.

She was loved beyond measure, and she will be missed beyond words. Our family will carry her with us always. Love you more, Mom. ❤️