Carla Jean Gueringer Polk of Oxford, MS passed away December 11, 2023. Her family has been with her during this brief, yet aggressive battle with cancer.
She was born to the late Earl and Geneva Gueringer, September 14, 1961 in Oakdale, Louisiana. Carla graduated from Oakdale High School in 1979. She went on to earn a degree from McNeese State University and later graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with her master’s degree. She was an educator for 31 years, 28 of those years in the East Central School District in which she served at three different buildings. This created a lasting impact on many families and co-workers. Carla was happiest when cooking, entertaining, and dining with her family and friends. She loved the Lord and is rejoicing with him now.
She married Mike Polk on June 6, 1987, and they lived together in Hurley, MS for many years before relocating to Oxford, MS where she began her “retirement” taking care of “her girls.” Carla is survived by her husband and their two children: Laura Polk Vaughan (Caleb) and James “Jay” Polk. Ellen Elizabeth, Geneva Grace, and Lucy Lewis will remember their “CC” as a loving and caring grandmother who forwent an active retirement in order to provide them with the best care possible. She has many other family and friends who will cherish her memory.
The family will receive visitors and well wishes on Wednesday, December 13, 1pm until 2pm followed by a brief memorial service at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc, MS.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donating in memory of Carla to The Little Free Pantry of Oxford. To donate, checks can be sent to Community Church Oxford, 3817 Highway 334 Oxford, MS 38655 with “Little Free Pantry” in the memo line or online at communityoxford.com choosing “Little Free Pantry” in the drop-down menu.
