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Carolyn Walker Ritter
July 21, 1953 - August 29, 2007

Mrs. Carolyn Walker Ritter was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1953, daughter of Russell D. and Evelyn Harmon Walker. Mrs. Ritter died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Methodist Germantown Health Center in Germantown, Tenn., at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 8 days. Born in Jonesboro, Ark., she had lived for the past six years in Olive Branch and was formerly of Dallas, Texas and Trumann. She was a ticket agent for American Airlines and a member of The Pentecostal Church in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Ritter was preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn Walker and her father. Survivors include her husband, Steve Ritter of the home; three daughters, Janet Mitchell of Covington, KY., Mary Ellen Mitchell of Norwood, Ohio and Jennifer Overstreet of Olive Branch, Miss.; two sons, Charles Mitchell of Marked Tree and Jeremy Ritter of Austin, Texas; her mother, Evelyn Harmon Walker of Marked Tree; two brothers, David Walker and Paul Walker both of Marked Tree; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, August 30, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church in Trumann with Rev. Terry Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Stephen Overstreet, Hall Bridgforth, Philip Flowers, Jimmy Droke, Charles Durham, Danny Easter, Daniel Gilbert and James Pierce. Honorary pallbearer will be Troy Moss. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. An online register book and condolences can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. P W, AR says
    September 26, 2007

  2. Scott O'Daniel, Ludlow, LY says
    September 7, 2007

    Janet,My deepest thoughts are with you and your family. I'm very upset to hear the knews of your mother's passing but I will always remember the good times we shared. Your mom always made me laugh and was a great woman and mother.

  3. Cliff & Jami Nash, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    September 5, 2007

    Evelyn, Janet, Mary Ellen and Charlie, we are sorry we weren't able to be here for the funeral. Our love is with you and you guys are all in our prayers. We love you all!

  4. Holly Calhoun, Ft. Mitchell, KY says
    September 3, 2007

    I can't believe Carolyn is gone. I remember spending a lot of time with Janet and her family. Her mother, Carolyn, always treated me like a family member when I was around. She'll be hugely missed, but I'm sure she's in a more peaceful place now.

  5. The McClay family, Goshen, KY says
    September 3, 2007

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was always so nice to us while we lived in Burlington/Florence and made us feel welcome when she visited. We would see her at Peter's birthday parties and it was obvious how much she loved her children and grandchildren. Please know we are thinking about you all during this time.

  6. Ben & Bonnie Ulrich, Horn Lake, Mississippi says
    August 31, 2007

    To: Steve and familyOur prayers are with you and your family. We love you. Bonnie and I have really nice memories of Carylon and I know God led us to meet you all. My prayer now is that God will comfort and Bless you. I KNOW CAROLYN IS IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD!

  7. Kate Hallock, Atlanta, Ga. says
    August 30, 2007

  8. Adam & Maya Hunley, Amman, Jordan says
    August 30, 2007

    We mourn with you all the loss of a great lady. Carolyn's unique friendship was a treasure to us. She will be sorely missed.

  9. Sandy & Tim Curtis, Hernando, MS says
    August 30, 2007

    We know that you will miss Carolyn but we know that she is in Heaven and she is not suffering any more

  10. Jason & Holli Willis, Marked Tree, AR says
    August 30, 2007

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  11. Peggy (Snyder) Roedel, Jonesboro, Ar. says
    August 30, 2007

  12. Judye (Snyder) Hart, Jonesboro, Ar. says
    August 30, 2007

  13. Lonnie & Sandra Anderson, Olive Branch, MS says
    August 30, 2007

    Our deepest sympathies go with you and your family. May God be with all of you.

  14. Jacob Walbourn, Knoxville, TN says
    August 30, 2007

    To the Ritter family: my deepest condolences on your loss. In addition to being the mother of one of my best friends, Carolyn and I developed a friendship over the years. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

  15. J.L. New Jr./Jean New, Laporte, IN 46350 says
    August 30, 2007

    I am a cousin to her mother Evelyn. Unfortunately I have been away from the area for many years: but would still like to send my condolences to the family. Love to all.J. L. & Jean New

  16. Norma J Barrington Johnson, West Memphis AR says
    August 30, 2007

    From an old friend of the Walker family, I remember Carolyn from thetime she was a child. To Evelyn,Doris Ellen, Mildred and all therest of the family, you have mydeepest sympathy. You are in mythoughts and prayers. God Bless!!

  17. Michele M. Brinson, Hernando, Mississippi says
    August 30, 2007

    Steve and Family:Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Carolyn, I felt as though I knew her just from you conversations about her. She was truly a remarkable lady with so much strength and courage in fighting her disease. May you and your family find peace and comfort in all of your precious memories of her through God and know that one day you will be with her again.You will be in my thoughts and prayers,Michele M. Brinson

  18. Bob & Sue Jones, Memphis, TN says
    August 30, 2007

    Steve and Family,Death is only a doorway,Through which we all must cross.A doorway to a wondrous lifeThat we have all been told about.No pain, no sorrow, no tears,Just the unimaginable joy ofBeing in GOD'S ALMIGHTYPRESENCE FOR EVERMOREYou are in our PRAYERS

  19. Bobby Williams, West Memphis, Arkansas says
    August 30, 2007

    My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one, and my condolences to your family. You will be in my prayers.

  20. Steve stephenson& Family, Florence Ky. says
    August 30, 2007

  21. BOBBY WILLIAMS, WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS says
    August 30, 2007

    MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF CAROLYN. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

  22. Greg & Mary Green, Morris, Il. says
    August 30, 2007

    We are so sorry for your loss, and are sorry we couldn't be there. May God bless and comfort all of you.

  23. Paul and Glinda LaMotte, Memphis, Tn says
    August 30, 2007

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I thank God that we had the opportunity to know such a wonderful Christian lady. We love you and may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

  24. Julianne Dowler, Hollywood, CA says
    August 30, 2007

    I loved Caroline very much and have the fondest memories of her! She was one spunky individual and I'll miss her!All my love to Janet, Mary Ellen, and Charlie....

  25. LaVonte' Thompson, Germantown,TN says
    August 30, 2007

  26. Jade Robles, Southaven,MS says
    August 30, 2007

    To the Family of Mrs.Carolyn Ritter, Mrs.Ritter was a very nice and caring woman.She will be deeply missed.May God give you and your family the strength to get through this sorrowful time. My Deepest Sympohty, Jade Robles,NCMA The Family Cancer Center,Southaven,MS

  27. Sylvia and Ray Twa, Ft. Worth, TX says
    August 29, 2007

    Steve, we will continue to lift you and the rest of the family up in prayer and we give thanks for God's ultimate healing. We will see you on Friday.

  28. Brenda Easter Wilson, Frankfort, Ky. says
    August 29, 2007

    Steve and family,I am so sorry to hear about Carolyn. As you know we have kept in contact over the years. She was a good friend, sorry I can't be there but you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tell Carolyn's mother that I am praying for her and all of you. Please give Carolyn's mom a hug for me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, if there is anything that I can do please let me know.Love ya allBrenda Easter Wilson

  29. Scott & Sherry McMunn, Marked Tree says
    August 29, 2007

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless.

  30. Stan & Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR says
    August 29, 2007

    Evelyn, David and Paul, so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers...

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