Carley Jeanette Posey

Carley Jeanette Posey, of Pulaski, Mississippi, passed away at her residence on November 8, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on July 28, 1939, in Scott County, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of Lake, Mississippi.

Mrs. Posey devoted many years of her life to faithful work and service. She worked at the Sunbeam Corporation and later served for many years as the cafeteria manager at Lake Middle School, where her steady presence and dedication touched the lives of many students, families, and coworkers. She was also a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Lawrence, Mississippi.

She found joy in the simple and meaningful things of life. Carley enjoyed crocheting, sewing, flowers, and gardening, and these interests reflected her caring nature and the warmth she brought to her home and to those around her.

Above all, Carley was deeply rooted in her family. She is survived by her sons, Steve Posey (Dale) and Stacy Posey; her daughter, Becky Bufkin (Kevin); her sisters, Merian Everett and Martha Scarborough; and her brother, Sammy Pace. The love she shared with her family will remain a lasting blessing, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Posey; her son, Shane E. Posey; her parents, Orentha Bertrand and Maudine Bertrand; and her great-granddaughter, Claire Myers.

Visitation will be held on November 12, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake, located at 136 Front Street, Lake, Mississippi 39092. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Wolf Funeral Services in Lake. Interment will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge Road, Lawrence, Mississippi 39336. Officiating services are Bro. Jess Dilley and Bro. Ken McLemore.

Carley Jeanette Posey will be remembered with love for her faithful work, her devotion to family, her enduring church connection, and the quiet beauty she created through the life she lived.