Carol Anderson

May 31, 1942 – October 20, 2026

Carol Haden Pinkston Anderson, 84, passed away on October 20, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald Anderson; her parents, Lois and Billy Pinkston; her sisters, Tina Chalkley and Eleanor Peden (Clyde); and her brother, Leon Pinkston (Molly).

She is survived by her son, Robby Anderson (Katrina), and her daughter, Haden Lee Anderson; her grandchildren, Katie Anderson, Alec Anderson (Sidney), Haden Harris Anderson, and Heather Skinner; and her brother, David Pinkston (Cathy).

A Mission from God

For Carol, teaching was her purpose —a calling that shaped her life and touched generations of children.

She began her teaching journey introducing Spanish to kindergarten students, then opened her own dance studio, sharing her love of dance and fostering the talents of young people. She later taught second grade at Prattville Primary School, where her expertise in early childhood education made a lasting difference during the most formative years of a child's life.

Perhaps no chapter of her life better reflected her calling than her 40 years teaching the Something Special Sunday school class for students with special needs. For decades, she faithfully devoted her time and talents to Heaven's special children who deserved esteem for the value they each brought to the world. More than service; this reflected her purpose.

Whether teaching a language, a rhythm time step, a science concept, or a lesson on Christ's love, Carol understood that every child had something to learn, something to offer, and a place in the world.

Carol's legacy is not measured solely in the lessons or the years. It lives on in the lives she influenced, and the ways her philosophy and worldview made a difference simply by answering God's call.

Teaching was Carol's mission. Her children and other people's children were her life's work. What remains is her enduring legacy.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 25, at Leak-Memory Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers

John Peden, Will Peden, Craig Pinkston, Haden Anderson, Alec Anderson, and Dylan Peninger.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Prattville YMCA's Field of Dreams in Carol's memory.