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BARNWELL - Gloria Walling Carter, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Pruitt Health- Barnwell. Gloria was born in Ehrhardt, S.C. on July 24, 1934.
Gloria was preceded in death by her first husband, George Walling III, and later Harry Carter. She was also preceded by her first grandson, Jeff Wilterding.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Weimorts of Barnwell; her son, Steve Walling and his wife Donna of Barnwell; and her daughter, Jean Murphy and her husband Frank of Calabash, N.C. Also, eight grandchildren: Ryan Wilterding, Steven Walling, Tara Murphy-Lemar, Kyle Murphy, Brooke Anastasia, Haley Brown, Scott Murphy and Sarah Weimorts; sixteen great-grandchildren; and a sister, Atha Marie Andrews of Ocala, FL.
For many years, she provided childcare to numerous children in Barnwell. She had a love for children that never diminished.
Gloria loved sewing and crocheting. She was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to watching her children. One of her greatest joys was working in her yard and she took great pride and pleasure in doing so. She had a green thumb and loved watching things grow. She loved her family and loved spending time with them. She will be missed tremendously by her family and friends.
A visitation will be held at 1 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Mole Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 2 pm. Pastor Marion Ricky Hadwin will be officiating. Graveside service will follow at the Barnwell County Memory Gardens Cemetery on Reynolds Road. Serving as pall bearers will be Ryan Wilterding, Steven Walling, Frank Murphy, Scott Murphy, Richie Brown, and Dave Anastasia.
For nearly three years, Gloria was a resident at Pruitt Health-Barnwell, where she was affectionately known as “Shug”. The family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to the staff and many friends at Pruitt Health-Barnwell for the love and compassion that were shown to Shug. She was happy and well loved. Such love and kindness truly were a blessing to Shug and her family. Thank you!
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mole Funeral Home of Barnwell is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.molefh.com.
