Obituary

Carolyn tait derenburger, 83, of charleston, passed away wednesday, may 17, 2017 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston. Carolyn was born in morgantown on july 24, 1933 to the late john and adda tait.

She was a graduate of morgantown high school, attended sullins college in bristol, va and graduated from wvu in home economics, where she was also a member of the alpha xi delta and sorority president in 1954.

In 1958, carolyn came to charleston and continued her membership in the first presbyterian church.

She was an avid mountaineer fan throughout her life, loved traveling around the world and enjoyed reading, cooking and playing tennis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, alexander tait; and 2 sisters, martha hatcher and virginia jones.

She is survived by her husband, william b. Derenburger; son, alex (debbie) derenburger; daughters, carol (jeff) rollins and ginna (blair) taylor all of charleston; grandchildren, nikki batty, ali ross, casey rollins and tait taylor.

Funeral service will be 11 a.M. Saturday, may 20, 2017 at first presbyterian church chapel, 16 leon sullivan way, charleston with dr. William g. Mccoy and rev. Douglas a. Jenkins officiating.  burial will follow at graceland memorial park, south charleston.  visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers ““ the family suggest donations may be made in memory of carolyn to:  kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd w, charleston, wv 25387.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .

Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.