Carla was born in Oak Ridge, TN on September 2, 1950 to Arlene and Carl Brewer. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.
Carla is survived by her husband of 44 years, Allen Max Metcalf, Jr.; sister, Jane Brewer; four sons, Daniel, Mark (Emily), Phil (Laura), and Matt (Rachel); and nine grandchildren. Carla was preceded in death by her father and mother and a grandson, Pax Elliot Metcalf.
Carla was a devoted wife, proud mother, loving sister, and doting grandmother. As a dentist, she was much loved by her patients and staff.
Carla was a longtime member and youth teacher at Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Ridgeland, MS. Recently, she has been attending Grace Bible Church in Ridgeland.
Visitation will be held at Colonial Heights Baptist Church from 5-8 PM on Thursday, March 21 and from 1-2 PM on Friday, March 22. The funeral will be held at Colonial Heights Baptist Church on Friday, March 22 at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Carla requested donations be made to the International Mission Board.