Kay Carter

Kay Carter, 79, of Little Rock died Dec. 31 at UAMS Medical Center.

Carter was a longtime resident of Paragould before moving to Little Rock to be near her son. She was a graduate of Lafe High School in 1964. She retired as a senior branch office administrator with Edward Jones after 25 years of service. She previously worked at First National Bank of Paragould and was among the first employees of Walmart. The Paragould location was store no. 36, where she worked for nearly 19 years as the office cashier. During her employment, company founder Sam Walton traveled to Paragould to recognize her for a milestone anniversary.

She was a member of East Side Baptist Church, now Harvest Baptist Church, of Paragould.

Carter was devoted to her family and known for her strong work ethic and generosity. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her family.

Survivors include her son, Shane Carter of Little Rock; a sister, Melba Wheeler of St. Peters, Missouri; her granddog, Ben; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, and other extended family members and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Alma White; her husband of 50 years, Johnny Carter; and a sister, Christene Holt.

Heath Funeral Home of Paragould is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with the funeral beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery. Pastors Eddie Gene Wright and Laramie LeQuieu will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America or the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation.