Carolyn Scarbrough Choate, 85, of Etowah, TN, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Irene Scarbrough; brother, Larry Scarbrough.

Carolyn played the piano and organ at Delano Baptist Church for over 60 years; currently a member of First Baptist Church of Etowah; she was valedictorian class of 1954, Etowah High School and was employed for 38 years as secretary at Bowater Paper Co.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Choate; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Micah Bush; son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Catherine Choate; granddaughter, Presley Choate; sister, Gail Evans; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Etowah with Pastor Allan Lovelace officiating.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday prior to the service at the church.

Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11 ^th at the funeral home and proceed to Green Hill Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. committal service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Etowah Music Ministries, P.O. Box 317, Etowah, TN 37331.