Ms. Carrie Crook Willingham, age 88, of Pulaski, Tennessee, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Hillside Hospital. Born on August 24, 1936, to the late Laura Emma and Sammuel Crook, Ms. Carrie was a beloved member of the community. She was a long-time member of Anthony Hill Missionary Baptist Church and had a passion for singing, often sharing her gift at various churches and funerals. Ms. Carrie had a successful career as a nurse assistant and retired from FAFNIR factory plant in Pulaski, TN. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and her exceptional cooking skills.
Ms. Carrie is survived by her daughter Kathey Reynolds, her baby daughter Bernita Gregory, her son-in-law Jerome Cross, her sister Annie Abernathy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, and numerous other family members and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service for Ms. Carrie Crook Willingham will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Greater Richland Creek Missionary Baptist Association. Burial will take place in Kimbrough Cemetery on Crooked Hill Road. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Carrie Crook Willingham.
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