Carolyn Waller

Carolyn M. Waller 1922 ~ 2011 Carolyn Mabel Pruitt Waller passed away of natural causes on May 23, 2011. Carolyn was born December 3, 1922 in Gilbertown, Choctaw County, Alabama. Her parents were Albert P. Pruitt and Mabel McIlwain Pruitt. Carolyn married Thomas George Waller in February, 1942. They raised a family of five sons and one daughter. Carolyn was often left alone to faithfully nurture her children as Tom completed a 30 year career in the Marines in which he served in WW II, Korea, and Viet Nam. Transfers to different duty stations meant frequent moves and a wide network of friends. Their retirement years included an LDS mission together. Tom passed away in 1994. Carolyn, "Gran" to her family, carried on and blessed the lives of many. She will be greatly missed. Carolyn is survived by her children, Michael (Lucy); Patrick (Norma); Charles (Sharon); Daniel (Diane); Laurie (Bill); and Brian (Bonnie); her 24 grandchildren; and 39 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Baldwin Park Ward, 6650 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID. To share memories with the family please visit Carolyn's memorial webpage online at www.CloverdaleFuneralHome.com.