Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Carole Jean Wear Walters McGrath, age 72, of Fayetteville, will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lincoln Cemetery with Pastor Darrell Fannin Officiating. Mrs. McGrath was a native of Arkansas and daughter of the late Orville Leon and Syble Evelyn Melinda Alverson Wear. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Survivors include her husband Leonard “Butch” McGrath; children Melisa Carol (William) Richard, Larry Keith (Kathy) Walters, Christian Diane (Thad) Sitterson, Andrea Karen (Lynn) Sharp, Andrew Park (Tracy) Walters, and Katie Melinda (Lori) Peek; grandchildren Joshua David (Meaghan) Defries, Jesse Daniel (Nicole) Defries, Ryan Keith (Kurstyn) Walters, Landon Joseph Walters, Sarah (Marcus) Robbins, Leigha Faulkner, Will Faulkner, Gracen Sitterson, Berkley Sitterson, Tanner Sitterson, Heath (Ashley) Sharp, Larry Sharp, Austin Sharp, Samuel Sharp, Jonathan Sharp, William Cary Richard, Elizabeth Michelle (Adam) Baker, Adam Walters, Benjamin Walters, and Ava Peek; great-grandchildren Aleigha Defries, Faira Defries, Addalyn Defries, Krissalyn Defries, Jacob Robbins, Roman Sharp, Stella Sharp, Natalie Richard, Jacob Baker, and Courtney Baker; and sisters Judith Karen Moore, and Leona Diane (Michael) Sheridan.
There will be no visitation prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Carole Jean McGrath.
So sorry to hear about Carole death. She was a beautiful person inside and out . May God be with the family during this sad time and in the days to follow.
I have just now heard of Carole’s homecoming. I count myself blessed to have known her. She touched many lives, my own included. Her legacy lives on through her family and those whose lives she touched. You are in my prayers.
To Butch and all the family members of Carole McGrath,
Glynn and I only found out about Carole’s passing yesterday which was Sunday. I’m so sorry and you could have knocked me over with a feather. Carole was such a young at heart friend and beautiful person. My heart is so heavy for all of you and for the loss that I am feeling as well. I pray God sends comfort to reign down upon us.
Please accept our most deepest condolences your wonderful people, neighbors and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Im so sorry to here this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Carole. Our heart goes out to the family! In Christ love!!
Dear McGrath family
sorry about the recent loss of your dear loved one Carole. As you reflect on her long precious life and priceless memories that you hold dear to your heart, I hope the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Another source of comfort is found in God’s written word the Bible where the Creator of life tells us what the hope future for your dear Carole is to have life again.
God guarantees that: “”From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them.”-Hosea 13:4
Please accept my deepest sympathies & a warm invitation for you to find more comfort at jw.org
Sincerely C. Flores
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carole’s family, which includes my two grandchildren, Leigha and Will Faulkner.
I, for one, will miss her sweet smile and gentle ways.
God bless each of you while going through this difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carole’s family, which includes my grandchildren, Leigha and Will Faulkner.
I, for one, will miss Carole’s sweet smile, friendly attitude, and gentle ways.
God bless each of you as you go through this difficult time.
Butch, I am so very sorry to learn of your Carole’s passing. Know that I am thinking of you at this sad time and will continue to pray for you to feel God’s loving arms holding you tight in the days to come.
Butch, we are sorry to hear of Carole’s death. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so thankful for our good neighbors! God bless!!
My heart is heavy for your family. Carole was a beautiful person, inside and out. You are in my prayers, now and in the coming days.
So sorry for your loss praying for you in your family.god be with you all
I am so sorry to hear about Carole. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. We love you Uncle Butch.
Butch we are so sorry for your loss know that you are in our prayers and thoughts KimCrabtree and Kellie Dollar
Chrissy and family,
We were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies.
Butch, We are so sorry to hear of your loss! You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers! Gary & Jo Ann Thompson
Butch Sorry to hear of your loss. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Howell
So sorry to hear this, she was a sweet lady ,prayers for all the family. Love you Butch……………..
Our hearts break for the entire family! What an amazing lady Mrs, Carole was. She will be missed. Prayers going up for the family. We love you all!
Our sympathy to Carole’s family at this time.
May you all be comforted by the blessed hope
we have in Christ.
Sincerely,
Wanda & John King
Butch and family we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God comfort you all at this time.