Mrs. Carrie Walker Banty

Carrie Celia Lettice Walker Banty was the last of four children born on Sunday morning, July 7, 1935 in Bessemer, AL to John and Annie Walker. She grew up in church, and in August, 1954, she became a member of New Bethlehem Baptist Church. After moving to Milwaukee, she joined St. Mark A.M.E. Church. A devout member of St. Mark for over 50 years, serving as a member of the Anvil Choir, the Women's Ensemble, and the Lay Organization. She also served as the Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School. She attended Birmingham Public Schools for Elementary and Jr. High. She attended Dunbar High School. At Dunbar, she sang in the choir, played in the band, and participated in local oratorical contests. She was Valedictorian of her class of 1953. She attended Miles College where she continued playing the clarinet and majored in education. She moved to Milwaukee to continue her undergraduate degree. While here, she met the love of her life, William Rowles Banty. They married on her birthday in 1956. During this union, came Jon and Jennifer. She received her Business Administration degree from UW-Madison. She continued and received her Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology at UW-Milwaukee. She received her Certified Professional Counselors degree from UW-Milwaukee. Her professional career began in Milwaukee Public Schools. She taught business classes at North Division High School, English at Lincoln High School, and was Guidance Director at Bay View High School. She retired in 1992 after 31.5 years of service. After retirement, she worked at UW-Parkside, as an Outreach Program Manager. Carrie was affiliated with many organizations. She was an active member of Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she was Past President. She was also a member of Frontiers International, MMABSE, Phi Delta Kappa, NAACP, OIGGreater Milwaukee, and National Council of Women. She received many awards, certificates and achievements. Carrie loved her family and leaves to cherish many wonderful memories. She leaves one son, Jon Banty; one daughter, Jennifer Banty Sarris, one sister-in-law, Mae Walker; eight nieces and nephews, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Annie and John Walker; husband, William R. Banty; brother, Willie Walker; sisters, Johnnie Alexander and Sadie Nickerson; and niece, Stephanie Knox.

Mrs. Carrie Walker Banty

July 7, 1935 - January 7, 2017