Carol Barton

Carol O’Dell Walker Barton, wife of the late Charles C. Barton, stepped into eternity with Jesus on June 22, 2025 at the age of 97. She was first married to the late William Richard Walker, Sr. Born February 21, 1928 in Easley, SC, she was the oldest daughter of the late Judge and Graydon Smith O’Dell. She was the matriarch of her family. She is survived by a son, Dicky Walker and his wife Kathy, of Travelers Rest, SC, and a daughter, Beth Edmondson of Gramling, SC; five grandchildren, Aubrey Walker of Taylors, SC, Eli Walker of Travelers Rest, SC, Elizabeth Edmondson and Rebecca Edmondson of Gramling, SC, and Nathan Edmondson and his wife Caitlin of Inman, SC; 2 great grandchildren, Tyler Holmes and Lydia Edmondson; 2 special nieces, Lynne Chapman and Suzanne O’Dell, her salon appointment chauffeurs and caregivers extraordinaire; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Dr. Wayne O’Dell, Dr. Glen O’Dell, Donna Wiggins, and Sandra McCoy, and her son-in-law Dave Edmondson, Jr. Carol graduated from Easley High School in 1945 and was voted Class Beauty. She lived most of her life in Greenville, SC. Carol was a faithful member of Laurel Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday school, GAs, and Acteens, sang in the choir, and served as church treasurer. She was a member of the Haynes Sunday School class. Carol loved to work and enjoyed a long career in the textile industry, beginning with a job fresh out of high school rolling bandages for World War II soldiers at Convenience, Inc. on River Street in Greenville. She finished secretarial school and later gained employment as a secretary for Adams, Inc., where she became office manager. She attended Greenville Tech for continuing education to study computer applications. She retired from Kemet at the age of 75 and then filled her days volunteering her computer skills for various Greenville ministries and as an election poll manager. Carol loved her family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible, traveling together several times each year. Carol loved Jesus. She was a mighty prayer warrior and prayed without ceasing over the people she loved. She was an unstoppable southern lady, a 2-time breast cancer survivor, and insisted on a big breakfast. She was a wondrous force of life and will be dearly missed. The family wishes to thank Lisa Murphy, Diane Howell, Summit Hills Donovan Staff, and Agape Hospice for their care and keeping of our Queen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Kirabo Foundation, 155 Blackwell Road, Campobello, SC 29322 or Upstate Church Haywood, 2331 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 29th at Seawright Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Rick Brown. Interment will follow in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery in Landrum. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends following the interment in the social hall at Fairview Baptist Church in Landrum.

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