Mary Carolyn Walker

Mary Carolyn Laster Walker, age 79, of Cleveland, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Bolivar Medical Center.

Born on July 26, 1946, in Marks, Mississippi, Carolyn was one of eleven children born to Leo Frankie Laster and Mary Magelan Dunn Laster. She graduated from Quitman County High School and began her career as an operator for Bell South. She also worked at Baxter Laboratories before marrying Jerry Walker, the love of her life, on January 21, 1966, in Marks, Mississippi.

Carolyn pursued her passion for cosmetology by graduating from Delta Beauty College and subsequently owned and operated the Beauty Nest for many years until her retirement. She was a dedicated member of the Cleveland Church of God. She treasured her time with family, enjoying activities such as traveling, cooking, shopping, camping, gardening, and tending to her yard with great care.

She will be remembered as a devoted sister, wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ann Topper, Frances Flemons, Shirley Dolan, Billy Laster, and Frank Laster. She is lovingly survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry Walker; daughters Pam W. Phillips (Joe), Missy W. Lamb (Michael), and Sonia W. Braswell (Justin), all of Cleveland; siblings Betty Roberson of Water Valley, Barbara Burell of Oxford, Paul Laster of Scottsboro, Donald Laster of Crowder, and David Laster of Batesville, and she sister-in-law, Jackie Davis.  She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren, Lauren Cummins (Brandon), Hunter Kovac (Maribeth), Hannah McNeer (Parker), Brianna Britt, Jayda Lamb (Alex Fikes), Mallie Britt, Gracie Kovac, Ansleigh Warrington (Preston), and Mikayla Wilson (Cody), as well as great-grandchildren Brailyn Cummins, Crue Cummins, Beckham McNeer, John Patrick Kovac, Brooks McNeer, Mary Cummins, Andi Kovac and Willa Fikes. A loving host of nieces and nephews will also carry forward her memory.

Mary Carolyn Laster Walker’s legacy of love and dedication will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, at Cleveland Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 2:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in North Cleveland Cemetery. Reverend Greg Chamblee will officiate the services.

Pallbearers are Richard Walker, Brandon Cummins, Hunter Kovac, Parker McNeer, Paul Laster, and David Dukes.

Cleveland Funeral Home has been given the honor of serving Carolyn's family during this difficult time.