Carolyn J. Walker Howk, 79, formerly of Butler, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Burr Oak, Mich., passed away Friday.

She was born in Nashville, Ind., on March 19, 1932, the daughter of the late Robah and Myrtle MaryBelle (Jenkins) Walker. She also was preceded in death by siblings Pauline Blankenship, Ruth Stevens, Burgess Walker and Carroll “Joe” Walker.

Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband, John Newton Howk; her two children, Susan (Dan) Pulliam and John Howk; two grandchildren, Jason Hagelgans and Kelsey Hagelgans; and two brothers, Jack (Brenda) Walker and Chuck (Cheryl) Walker.

She was a devoted United Methodist Church member and was employed for many years by Doerr Products in Burr Oak, Mich.

HOWK — A memorial service for Carolyn J. Walker Howk, who passed away Friday, March 16, 2012, will be later.Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.Arrangements are entrusted to

H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, 412-364-4444.