Carrie Louise Pollard

Carrie Louise Pollard was born on November 11, 1930 in Macon, Ga to her parents Lenora Thompson Brown and William Drewie Brown, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her premature son who died 20 hours later and grandson, Shannon Johnson; sisters, Thelma Mason, Katherine Nobles and Shirley Hamilton. She graduated from A. L. Miller High School in 1948 and married her High School sweetheart Albert Eugene “Gene” Pollard on February 11, 1950. They were married for 72 years, 5 months and 12 days. Together they raised five very successful children and insisted that each graduate from college. They are Albert Eugene (Barbara) Pollard Jr, Susan Louise (Carl) Waller III, Leigh Ann (Bill) Thompson, Charles Richard “Chuck” (Ellen) Pollard, and Traci Denise (Karl) Wagner. Louise is also survived by grandchildren: Rob (Beth) Johnson, Samantha (Wesley) Odom, Carrie (Jason) Weatherford, Molly (Scott) Price, Carl Waller IV, Tyler Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Lauren (Matthew) Johnson, Andrew “Drew” Pollard, Marnie Wagner, Carrie Wagner, and Karli Wagner. Great-grandchildren Ansley and Bobby Johnson, Jacob, Gabe, and Emma Odom, Cooper and Taylor Weatherford, Ely, Sarah and Hannah Johnson, Miller Gene and Jackson Price. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Louise was very interested and strongly supportive of the children in their schoolwork, and by her attendance at their activities and endeavors in athletics, social, music, dancing and others. She also coached a girls softball team that won the league championship.

Louise lived most of her life in Macon but also lived in several other states and Quebec Canada while supporting Gene during his professional baseball career. After raising her children, Louise had a good career for 20 years at Robins Air Force Base. After retiring she traveled extensively including many trips to Europe and Panama with Gene whose Department of Defense job required worldwide travel. She especially loved the food in Germany and the sights in many countries.

Louise was also an outstanding cook and prepared delicious meals every Sunday and holidays for all family members who could attend, usually 15 to 20 people. In addition, she cooked Wednesday night meals at Church and donated proceeds back to the Church for furnishings and decorations.

Louise and Gene are Charter members of Shurlington United Methodist Church, and she was active to the end. She was president of the Methodist Women’s organization, taught Sunday School for many years, sang in the choir until the pandemic eliminated the choir and served on several committees and the Administrative Council. Her beautiful smiling face and positive attitude was appreciated by all. Louise had a great life and lived it well!

A visitation will be held at Shurlington United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  with a memorial Service following at 12 o’clock. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery following memorial service.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Shurlington United Methodist Church, 2060 Shurling Drive, Macon, Ga 31211, or to the charity of choice.

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Hart’s on Cherry Street, Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 has charge of the arrangements.

Shurlington United Methodist Church
2060 Shurling Drive, Macon GA 31211