On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Carol Ann Tucker Paulk, age 82, of Ocilla, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ from Palemon Gaskins Memorial Nursing Home in Ocilla, Georgia.
Private graveside services will be held.
She was born February 28, 1943, in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late E. Milton & Lucille Benson Tucker. She was a 1961 graduate of Irwin County High School and earned an associates degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Ms. Paulk was a paraprofessional and secretary at Irwin Elementary School for 25 years. She was a member of Ocilla Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lee & Kim Busbin of Ocilla; and a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Matt & Scarlet Busbin of Ocilla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Gary Milton Tucker.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to Ocilla Methodist Church, P.O. Box 61, Ocilla, GA 31774.
Paulk Funeral Home, Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.