Carolyn Grace Efird

1941 - 2026

Carolyn Grace Efird obituary, 1941-2026, Malvern, AR

Carolyn Grace Efird

1941 - 2026

BORN

1941

DIED

2026

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2:00 p.m.

Rockport Cemetery

Malvern, AR

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Carolyn Efird Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2026.
Carolyn Grace Wilkerson Efird of Malvern, Arkansas, was born October 8, 1941 at McGhee, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Fitzhugh and Velma Averitt Wilkerson. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, canning, and cooking. You would never visit her house and leave hungry. Her greatest joy was making memories with her family.

Mrs. Efird died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in St. Vincent Medical Center Hospice in Hot Springs, at the age of 84. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wilburn Efird; sisters, Ethel and Lorene; and brothers, Paul and Buster.

Survivors include her sons, Barry Efird of Malvern and Mark Efird of Poyen; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bill Hadidon of Morrilton; sister, Joy Hardidge of Bismark; grandchildren, Erica Hadidon of Morrilton, William Hadidon (Katrina) of Houston; great grandson, Gunner Hadidon. She is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rockport Cemetery at Malvern. There will be no visitation prior.

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Barry, Mark, And Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss of your mom, and not long ago, your dad too. You have been blessed to have them both to live into their 80's. Carolyn and Wilburn were so good to me when Charles and I were dating and married for 20 plus years. They were so kind and loving to us. Your mom was one of the sweetest and most beautiful ladies I have known. I remember you kids when you were little. I will be praying for you three. It's different when you lose both parents. Just not the same. I love you all. Angela Porter Dodge

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Malvern, AR

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