Mary Carolyn Walker

        Mary Carolyn (Smith) Walker of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on November 17, 2020.  Carolyn (as she was known to all) was born in Elvins, Missouri to the late James Clifford and Lena Marguerite (Bible) Smith on November 29, 1938.  

             In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Brett Walker.

        She is survived by her beloved husband, Travis Walker, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, her sister Teri, her brother Joe and spouse Donna, her 3 children Sheri, Brian and spouse Norma, and John and spouse Kim: her 6 grandchildren Sara and spouse Andrew, Emily, John, Nicole, Mary and Jack and her great grandchild Eliot as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

        Carolyn was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and teacher and will be greatly missed by many.  She taught elementary school her entire adult life. She taught at Central Elementary School from 1978 until she retired in 1998.  While at Central Elementary, Mrs. Walker helped develop and taught the gifted program.

        A celebration of her life will be held at a future date when we can all gather safely and celebrate her life with love.  In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to   Missouri State Teachers Foundation ( www.mostf.org ) in remembrance of Mary Carolyn Walker.