Carolyn Touchstone Walker

Hey BDoll- Just wanted you to know that we love you, we miss you, and we hope that you hear the prayers Eden prays for you each day. I know that you are rejoicing with the Lord, singing His praises, and that you are healthy, happy and healed. We miss you terribly, but we will all be together again someday. Kisses xoxoxox

The letter below, I'm sorry to say was never read by my aunt BabyDoll. It was meant to be shared with her at the end of a faith retreat that she was never physically able to attend. I share it now with our family and friends. God bless you all with peace. September 18, 2010 Dearest BDoll, First of all I am so proud of you for embarking on this spiritual journey. May God continue to bless you as immeasurably as you have brought blessings to our family and those around you past and present. To tell you how much you have been an inspiration in my life, I must go back to the beginning. How you cared for me as a child. Though I don't have very early memories, I have been told that you were around when I was a baby. I am sure you changed a few diapers and kept me entertained while Mom was busy or out on errands. And as I grew and fell into mischief I've been told that you hid the paddle from Mom a time or two. I thank you and my bottom thanks you. I remember your wonderful smile. Not to mention your beautiful exquisitely done blonde hair and bright eyes that were always a welcome to me. Your house was a great place to hang out, talk, or listen to music. If Terri or I annoyed you, you never let on. I will never forget the laughs we had and the time we spent together. You knew how to have fun without spending a dime. Well almost nothing - maybe the cost of gasoline or a cherry or vanilla coke from the Wagon Wheel. I remember one hot summer day in Big Spring. We were so bored and you drove us kids over to Scenic Mountain. You said we were going on a roller coaster ride. You stopped the car at the top of that dirt road with what looked like a straight drop down. It looked impossible for a car to travel. All of us stared in disbelief and begged you to turn the car around. You took a deep breath, hit the gas and we flew down that hillside with the car windows wide open and all of us screaming our heads off. It felt like my heart and stomach were up in my throat. Scared me like crazy, but Wow what a ride! That was so cool and so much fun. YOU were cool and so much fun! You explained a few things to me about life, literally. You taught me how to cook a little and how to pin a diaper without hurting Lesa. You know important stuff. During my teen years we were separated by miles and didn't see each other much. But I knew you were going through many challenges. And you were on my mind and in my prayers often. Surely you remember a difficult time in my life when my marriage was falling apart. You befriended me this time as a young woman. You brought to me much needed distractions from the pain and self-doubt I was going through. We talked about many things, woman to woman, and I will always cherish those times. But most importantly, more than the many things that you taught, shared with or impressed upon me, is the way you have taken on the challenges in your life with the utmost grace and courage. Never have I met one as patient and full of positive fortitude as you. Your resilience and determination are awe-inspiring. To know you is to know strength and faith. And I am a better person to have been blessed as a part of your circle and to have had the opportunity to learn and grow through your example. My sweet BDoll, you continue to teach all of us how to be better, more alive and to embrace life with hope and never ending faith. May God Bless You and Keep You Always All my love, Deb

To the family, am so sad to hear of Carolyn's passing. She had a wonderful spirit here on earth even through all the trials she endured. Now she is at peace & enjoying her heavenly rewards. May God bless you all. Donna Kay

Babydoll, it's hard to put into words how special you are to me. I told Annabelle that you went to heaven and that we wouldn't be able to see you until we joined her there. Annabelle was sad, but I told her to be happy that you now have a new, perfect body and that your are surrounded by even more love than you had here on earth. She wanted to know if you have a doggie with you and I let her know that 'yes, she does'.. We will miss the phone calls we had with you almost every day for so many years. I know you are now with Daddy and Mother and Georgia and Margaret and Aunt Lois and all of our other relatives and your friends that are in heaven. I feel your spirit with me now. You and Margaret sit on my left shoulder and Georgia is on my right. I'm gonna try to be as brave as you were here. Much love to you my precious sister.

I took care of Carolyn for many years as a nurse, but also considered her a friend. She was always so sweet and kind, even when she felt so bad. I will miss seeing her sweet face, but she is now whole and no longer crippled.

My heart goes out to "Baby Doll's" family. She and I go back to elementary school. Later years we only reminised at reunions but I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sue Gail

Lesa and Chad, I know what you two are going through and there is no words to cover the pain for either one of you, but like Lesa and I were talking this afternoon, at least she is not in pain anymore. Babydoll and Mom can be whole again and have no more pain and rejoice in their renewed bodies. I know that Babydoll has missed Mom alot since her death and I can honestly say that I know that Mom has missed her just as much. I am glad that they are reunited with one another and get caught up on things. I want to say that as the days pass that things will get easier, but I myself cant say that, it has been 5 yrs. since I lost Mom and it seems like yesterday that we were talking then she was gone the next. I pray that God will give you both peace and comfort in the days ahead and just know that your Mom will be sitting on both of yours shoulders in the minutes, hours, days, etc. to come. I did not know her a long time, but the time I did, I grew to love her as my own Mom and she did comfort me during the first few weeks after Mom's death, but bless her heart, she was going through alot of health problems herself, so she had to take care of herself. I love and will miss her deeply. Just know that I am just a visit or phone call away for both of you. I love you both, Dana

Carolyn was a beautiful lady, inside and outside. She let her inner beauty reflect on the outside and always had a big smile on her face. Her smile was infectious to everyone around her. I don't ever recall leaving her residence in Snyder without telling me "I love you honey" and it was sincere. She will be greatly missed.

Mimi will be missed by many, we will remember all the fun times we had. We love and will miss you....

Many warm wishes of love and prayers go to the family of an old school friend, Carolyn. She will be missed on earth by many but will be looking down on all with much love

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.