Virginia Pauline “Polly” McCarter, 87, passed away June 28, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House – Tupelo, MS. Polly was born on March 24, 1936, in Birdie, MS (Quitman County) to Claude Clay and Eula Pearl Hill Franklin. She married Leon McCarter on February 27, 1957, and together they raised four children. Polly loved to cook and bake and was known for her delicious cakes. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. Polly was a huge Elvis fan and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Polly is survived by her sons, Bobby, Billy, and David McCarter; her daughter, Brenda Collums (Danny); two grandchildren, Haley and Lauren Collums; two sisters, Miki Walls and Shirley Franklin; one brother, Claude Franklin, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon McCarter; two grandchildren, Joseph and Leslie Collums; her parents, Claude and Pearl Franklin; and three sisters, Jean Winters, Helen David, and Wendy Gilwreath.
Graveside Services will be Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 10AM at Guinn Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Inmon officiating.
Pallbearers will be Danny Collums, Haley Collums, Jamey Inmon, Chandler Inmon, Jeff McCarter, and Steve McCarter.
