Carolyn Thornton Walker

Went to be with Jesus on April 4, 2021. She was born November 12, 1938 in Glenwood, AR.

She leaves 3 children to cherish her memories: Daughters, Beth Walker of Spring, TX, and Linda Driggers (Michael) of Sherwood, AR; Son, John Walker (Ramona) of Oxnard, CA.

8 grandchildren: Karen Walker, LaShaunda Walker Franks (Jeremy), Michael Hepp, Matthew Hepp (Kirsten),

Yvonne Vasquez, Monica Menendez, Christine Menendez, and Davida Menendez.

And 14 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Roland "Max" Walker. Her parents, Ottis Thornton and Gertrude Barrett Thornton.

She was the last surviving member of the Thornton siblings from Glenwood, Arkansas,

EJ Thornton, Billy Ray Thornton, Johnnie Thornton Watson, Regina Thornton, Donald Thornton, Jack Thornton, and Sharon Thornton Rowland.

A Godly Woman...Proverbs 31 offers a beautiful description of Carolyn Walker...

Carolyn was a Daughter, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Wife, as well as beloved to many extended Family members.

She grew up in Glenwood, AR and moved to Little Rock after she married Max. They lived there until 1983 when they moved to Houston TX for his job.

Carolyn's heart was pure and soft. She loved her Family fiercely, as well as her friends. She loved interaction with her church family and loved telling others about her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are celebrating Carolyn's life on Thursday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. with a memorial service at North Woods Baptist Church, where she was a member for 37 years.

North Woods Baptist Church

5803 Treaschwig Rd.

Spring, TX 77373

Per her wishes, she will be cremated and interred at Houston Veterans Cemetery with her husband. Cremation will be handled by Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX 77338