LAYTON, Carrie Ben age 107, of Tarrant, Alabama passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Bradford Layton, her daughter, Judy Layton Moore and her sister, Lilah Ruth Schatz. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tarrant. “Mema” loved her family dearly and they were her pride and Joy. She was happiest spending time with them especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carrie also had such fond memoires of her life in Tarrant City and of raising her family there. Two years ago, at 105 years old, she was given a key to the city which was one of her greatest honors. Carrie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Annette Layton of Decatur, AL and her grandchildren, Troy Layton (Lisa) of Huntsville, AL; Jeff Layton (Stacy) of Decatur, AL; Stacey Moore of Benton, AR; Kameron Layton Black (Jason) of Meraux, LA; Karlyn Moore Jay (Troy) of Benton, AR, and her great grandchildren, Keith and Anna Kathryn Layton, Lauren and Brad Layton, Layton Black, Bryson Jay and Juleanna Gentry. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful love and care given to her by Carlin Rains. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20th at Forest Hill Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that you may make a memorial gift to Big Oak Ranch (Boys Ranch), www.bigoak.org or mail to Big Oak Ranch, P.O.Box 507, Springville, AL 35146. In light of the Pandemic, we want to protect family and friends, so please exercise caution by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing as we come together to celebrate Mema’s life.
