The Town of Alto is mourning the death of one of its elected leaders. Council member Carolyn Cabe passed away on Friday, September 29. She was 76.
Cabe served on the town council and as vice mayor for many years. After losing her seat to Turner Griffith by one vote in November 2021, she returned to the council last year after Griffith resigned. Her current term was set to expire on December 31, 2025.
Professionally, Cabe worked as a home health aide for over 20 years and at Global Tech in Cornelia for five. She was the owner and operator of Heaven’s Touch Florist in Alto.
Alto Chief Financial Officer Lisa Turner remembers Cabe as “a very strong woman” who “always was one that would do something herself if it didn’t get done.”
“She was a helpmate for her husband before and after he had cancer and her family, which she loved dearly,” says Turner. “She was a caretaker and a friend to the clients that she served in her work until she was no longer able to do it.”
“She will be greatly missed by all!” Turner says.
An animal lover and outdoors enthusiast, Cabe’s family paid tribute to her in her obituary as a loving Christian mom.
Cabe is survived by her two sons and four grandchildren.
A private funeral service will be held at a later date.
