Nicole Kole Leigh Carson, 41, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2026 at her home

in Smithville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Langford, and
step-dad, James Parker. She leaves behind her wife, Taylor Carson; children, Anna,
Jakob, Stormy, and Lilly; dad, Vince (Sheena) Will; sister, Elizabeth (Buddy) Bain; and
several nieces and nephews.
On September 3, 2021, Kole met her soulmate, Tay - her missing puzzle piece. She
instantly became the happiest she had ever been, gaining everything she ever wanted
in a family. She became Stormy and Lilly's everything and stepped into the role of being
their mom, showing them love and so much more. Kole and Tay were soulmates, best
friends, and each others "person." The love they shared was one of a kind - that "better
together" kind of love. Kole was finally able to know true love.
Kole was a firecracker all the time but with Tay she was different. She was loving and
finally herself. Kole loved all kids, especially her own. Anna, Jakob, Stormy, and Lilly
were her babies, but she loved them along with everyone else's kids. She also loved
animals. She fostered so many for her small town of Smithville. Losing her will take a
big part of so many hearts, but knowing she is suffering no more will help ease the pain.
The family will hold services at a later date. If you attend, they are requesting people to
wear red in honor of Kole.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses.
Share memories and condolences at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com. Gentry-Smith
Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Rd. Woodbury, TN 37190, 615-563-5337 Because
every life has a story”