"When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart."--Stuart K. Hine
Elma Jean Carr, a retired educator with the Fort Worth Independent School District, fell asleep in the blessed arm of the Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, with her loving family at her side.
Funeral: Mrs. Carr's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, within the hallowed walls of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, the Rev. William T. Glynn, pastor, officiating. Interment: She will be laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park in the Garden of Faith. Visitation: Friends of Mrs. Jean Carr may visit her as she slumbers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Veronica Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. At 7 p.m. her beloved family and friends will gather at the Mount Olive Baptist Church for a time of reflection and remembrance.
Elma Jean was born in Houston to the late Rev. Leroy Felder and the late Mrs. Emmie G. Felder. She was educated mostly in Houston; however, she graduated from Prairie View High School, Prairie View, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Louis C. Carr, at a school dance in Baytown. After high school, she attended Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, where she and Louis courted and fell in love and married in 1963. Elma Jean Felder Carr received her bachelor's degree in 1965. Her major was elementary education with a minor in art. During her career, she continued her education with post-graduate studies at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Elma Jean and Louis (known as "Billy" by family and friends) moved to Fort Worth, started their new lives together and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
They have three children, Cedric, Sandra, and Louis II; five handsome grandsons; and one beautiful granddaughter.
In addition to living in Fort Worth, they lived in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Vicksburg, Miss., as Mr. Carr served in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Carr enjoyed her life and career in Fort Worth as well as each community in which she lived. Jean dedicated herself to the growth and development of her faith, family, friends and community. She lived her life with grace, poise, high energy and a "can do" spirit that inspired all of those she met, she enjoyed all things of beauty. She kept beautiful homes, which she shared with numerous family members and friends. Jean loved to entertain, and she was quite the fashionista. She believed in being her best and looking the part.
As the only daughter of a preacher and missionary, she was dedicated to her faith as well as caring about the needs of others throughout her life. Her missionary spirit was a great part of her faith journey inside and outside of the church. She and her husband joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, shortly after moving to town and began their dutiful Christian service to this community and beyond. During her years at Mount Olive she served as a deaconess officer, Gideon financial secretary, Martha Circle chairperson, Vacation Bible school instructor, homecoming chairperson and member of the Usher Board Number 1, choir, volunteer committee, and Golden Years Ministry. She has been recognized for her contributions many times over the years. She was selected as one of the 2012 Honoree of the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, Fort Worth Mother of the Year.
While she lived out of state, they continued their Christian service as members of Trinity Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Carr loved her family. She made sure that her career goals allowed her to be a dedicated wife to her husband and a loving mother to her children. She was always by her husband's side as his best friend and partner as they worked together to build a beautiful life. She inspired her children to reach their goals with her constant support and guidance.
Mrs. Carr cared dutifully for her parents into their elderly years while always reaching out to her extended family with love and affection. In 2004, she received the Commander's Award for Public Service in appreciation for her years of outstanding support and dedication to her husband and in turn the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
She started her career with the Fort Worth ISD as a third-grade teacher in 1965. She found joy in her work and truly believed that third grade was the most important year in a child's life. She would often say third graders "must learn basic reading, math and writing skills to make it in life." She cared for her students as their teacher, mentor and beyond. Often providing clothing, school supplies and food to make sure they were ready to learn. Her first assignment was with Morningside Elementary School. She also taught at A.M. Pate, Burton Hill, and Mitchell Boulevard Elementary schools over a 34-year span of service. She also volunteered her teaching services while living in Hawaii and Mississippi.
Upon returning to Fort Worth, she worked as a math coach and reading specialist at David K. Sellers Elementary School until she became ill in 2015. She inspired many students and colleagues alike having received many awards and citations during her teaching career. She was a charter member and co-founder of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. She was recognized for outstanding service by the National Alliance of Black School Educations in 2011.
To her credit, Mrs. Carr has served the community with memberships in numerous organizations. She was an associate and life member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. where she served for 44 years in many leadership positions, including two presidential terms, chapter recording secretary, member at large and foundation board member. She was awarded the Center of Excellence in Foundation by the Fort Worth Chapter of Jack and Jill's Cluster Conference. She became a member of Fort Worth Chapter of Charms. Inc. in 1991. She treasured the close relationships that she developed with the Charms leaders and its membership chair. She served as president, second vice president, recording secretary, chair of Annual Koffee Klatch Fashion Show and chair of Courtesy Committee. She represented her chapter in the community with poise, grace and dignity. She was honored to be recognized as the 2012 Charm of the Year (COTY) recipient. She had served on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army, YMCA, Operation Push, Black Adoption and, along with her husband, the United Way. She also enjoyed being a member of the Fort Worth Jazz Society. She continued her commitment to the community in every city in which she lived. She cherished her close ties and connections with family, friends and colleagues across the country.
Survivors: Left in the caring hands of the Almighty are her husband of 53 glorious years, Louis C. Carr; children, Cedric A. Carr (Mia), Dr. Sandra M. Carr Johnson, M.D. (Al), the Rev. Louis C. Carr II (Kenyail); grandchildren, Donna Washington Sanders (Nathan) raised as her sister; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 28, 2016
Elma Jean Carr, a retired educator with the Fort Worth Independent School District, fell asleep in the blessed arm of the Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, with her loving family at her side.
Funeral: Mrs. Carr's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, within the hallowed walls of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, the Rev. William T. Glynn, pastor, officiating. Interment: She will be laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park in the Garden of Faith. Visitation: Friends of Mrs. Jean Carr may visit her as she slumbers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Veronica Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. At 7 p.m. her beloved family and friends will gather at the Mount Olive Baptist Church for a time of reflection and remembrance.
Elma Jean was born in Houston to the late Rev. Leroy Felder and the late Mrs. Emmie G. Felder. She was educated mostly in Houston; however, she graduated from Prairie View High School, Prairie View, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Louis C. Carr, at a school dance in Baytown. After high school, she attended Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, where she and Louis courted and fell in love and married in 1963. Elma Jean Felder Carr received her bachelor's degree in 1965. Her major was elementary education with a minor in art. During her career, she continued her education with post-graduate studies at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Elma Jean and Louis (known as "Billy" by family and friends) moved to Fort Worth, started their new lives together and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
They have three children, Cedric, Sandra, and Louis II; five handsome grandsons; and one beautiful granddaughter.
In addition to living in Fort Worth, they lived in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Vicksburg, Miss., as Mr. Carr served in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Carr enjoyed her life and career in Fort Worth as well as each community in which she lived. Jean dedicated herself to the growth and development of her faith, family, friends and community. She lived her life with grace, poise, high energy and a "can do" spirit that inspired all of those she met, she enjoyed all things of beauty. She kept beautiful homes, which she shared with numerous family members and friends. Jean loved to entertain, and she was quite the fashionista. She believed in being her best and looking the part.
As the only daughter of a preacher and missionary, she was dedicated to her faith as well as caring about the needs of others throughout her life. Her missionary spirit was a great part of her faith journey inside and outside of the church. She and her husband joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, shortly after moving to town and began their dutiful Christian service to this community and beyond. During her years at Mount Olive she served as a deaconess officer, Gideon financial secretary, Martha Circle chairperson, Vacation Bible school instructor, homecoming chairperson and member of the Usher Board Number 1, choir, volunteer committee, and Golden Years Ministry. She has been recognized for her contributions many times over the years. She was selected as one of the 2012 Honoree of the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, Fort Worth Mother of the Year.
While she lived out of state, they continued their Christian service as members of Trinity Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Carr loved her family. She made sure that her career goals allowed her to be a dedicated wife to her husband and a loving mother to her children. She was always by her husband's side as his best friend and partner as they worked together to build a beautiful life. She inspired her children to reach their goals with her constant support and guidance.
Mrs. Carr cared dutifully for her parents into their elderly years while always reaching out to her extended family with love and affection. In 2004, she received the Commander's Award for Public Service in appreciation for her years of outstanding support and dedication to her husband and in turn the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
She started her career with the Fort Worth ISD as a third-grade teacher in 1965. She found joy in her work and truly believed that third grade was the most important year in a child's life. She would often say third graders "must learn basic reading, math and writing skills to make it in life." She cared for her students as their teacher, mentor and beyond. Often providing clothing, school supplies and food to make sure they were ready to learn. Her first assignment was with Morningside Elementary School. She also taught at A.M. Pate, Burton Hill, and Mitchell Boulevard Elementary schools over a 34-year span of service. She also volunteered her teaching services while living in Hawaii and Mississippi.
Upon returning to Fort Worth, she worked as a math coach and reading specialist at David K. Sellers Elementary School until she became ill in 2015. She inspired many students and colleagues alike having received many awards and citations during her teaching career. She was a charter member and co-founder of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. She was recognized for outstanding service by the National Alliance of Black School Educations in 2011.
To her credit, Mrs. Carr has served the community with memberships in numerous organizations. She was an associate and life member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. where she served for 44 years in many leadership positions, including two presidential terms, chapter recording secretary, member at large and foundation board member. She was awarded the Center of Excellence in Foundation by the Fort Worth Chapter of Jack and Jill's Cluster Conference. She became a member of Fort Worth Chapter of Charms. Inc. in 1991. She treasured the close relationships that she developed with the Charms leaders and its membership chair. She served as president, second vice president, recording secretary, chair of Annual Koffee Klatch Fashion Show and chair of Courtesy Committee. She represented her chapter in the community with poise, grace and dignity. She was honored to be recognized as the 2012 Charm of the Year (COTY) recipient. She had served on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army, YMCA, Operation Push, Black Adoption and, along with her husband, the United Way. She also enjoyed being a member of the Fort Worth Jazz Society. She continued her commitment to the community in every city in which she lived. She cherished her close ties and connections with family, friends and colleagues across the country.
Survivors: Left in the caring hands of the Almighty are her husband of 53 glorious years, Louis C. Carr; children, Cedric A. Carr (Mia), Dr. Sandra M. Carr Johnson, M.D. (Al), the Rev. Louis C. Carr II (Kenyail); grandchildren, Donna Washington Sanders (Nathan) raised as her sister; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 28, 2016
"When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart."--Stuart K. Hine
Elma Jean Carr, a retired educator with the Fort Worth Independent School District, fell asleep in the blessed arm of the Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, with her loving family at her side.
Funeral: Mrs. Carr's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, within the hallowed walls of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, the Rev. William T. Glynn, pastor, officiating. Interment: She will be laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park in the Garden of Faith. Visitation: Friends of Mrs. Jean Carr may visit her as she slumbers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Veronica Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. At 7 p.m. her beloved family and friends will gather at the Mount Olive Baptist Church for a time of reflection and remembrance.
Elma Jean was born in Houston to the late Rev. Leroy Felder and the late Mrs. Emmie G. Felder. She was educated mostly in Houston; however, she graduated from Prairie View High School, Prairie View, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Louis C. Carr, at a school dance in Baytown. After high school, she attended Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, where she and Louis courted and fell in love and married in 1963. Elma Jean Felder Carr received her bachelor's degree in 1965. Her major was elementary education with a minor in art. During her career, she continued her education with post-graduate studies at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Elma Jean and Louis (known as "Billy" by family and friends) moved to Fort Worth, started their new lives together and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
They have three children, Cedric, Sandra, and Louis II; five handsome grandsons; and one beautiful granddaughter.
In addition to living in Fort Worth, they lived in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Vicksburg, Miss., as Mr. Carr served in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Carr enjoyed her life and career in Fort Worth as well as each community in which she lived. Jean dedicated herself to the growth and development of her faith, family, friends and community. She lived her life with grace, poise, high energy and a "can do" spirit that inspired all of those she met, she enjoyed all things of beauty. She kept beautiful homes, which she shared with numerous family members and friends. Jean loved to entertain, and she was quite the fashionista. She believed in being her best and looking the part.
As the only daughter of a preacher and missionary, she was dedicated to her faith as well as caring about the needs of others throughout her life. Her missionary spirit was a great part of her faith journey inside and outside of the church. She and her husband joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, shortly after moving to town and began their dutiful Christian service to this community and beyond. During her years at Mount Olive she served as a deaconess officer, Gideon financial secretary, Martha Circle chairperson, Vacation Bible school instructor, homecoming chairperson and member of the Usher Board Number 1, choir, volunteer committee, and Golden Years Ministry. She has been recognized for her contributions many times over the years. She was selected as one of the 2012 Honoree of the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, Fort Worth Mother of the Year.
While she lived out of state, they continued their Christian service as members of Trinity Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Carr loved her family. She made sure that her career goals allowed her to be a dedicated wife to her husband and a loving mother to her children. She was always by her husband's side as his best friend and partner as they worked together to build a beautiful life. She inspired her children to reach their goals with her constant support and guidance.
Mrs. Carr cared dutifully for her parents into their elderly years while always reaching out to her extended family with love and affection. In 2004, she received the Commander's Award for Public Service in appreciation for her years of outstanding support and dedication to her husband and in turn the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
She started her career with the Fort Worth ISD as a third-grade teacher in 1965. She found joy in her work and truly believed that third grade was the most important year in a child's life. She would often say third graders "must learn basic reading, math and writing skills to make it in life." She cared for her students as their teacher, mentor and beyond. Often providing clothing, school supplies and food to make sure they were ready to learn. Her first assignment was with Morningside Elementary School. She also taught at A.M. Pate, Burton Hill, and Mitchell Boulevard Elementary schools over a 34-year span of service. She also volunteered her teaching services while living in Hawaii and Mississippi.
Upon returning to Fort Worth, she worked as a math coach and reading specialist at David K. Sellers Elementary School until she became ill in 2015. She inspired many students and colleagues alike having received many awards and citations during her teaching career. She was a charter member and co-founder of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. She was recognized for outstanding service by the National Alliance of Black School Educations in 2011.
To her credit, Mrs. Carr has served the community with memberships in numerous organizations. She was an associate and life member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. where she served for 44 years in many leadership positions, including two presidential terms, chapter recording secretary, member at large and foundation board member. She was awarded the Center of Excellence in Foundation by the Fort Worth Chapter of Jack and Jill's Cluster Conference. She became a member of Fort Worth Chapter of Charms. Inc. in 1991. She treasured the close relationships that she developed with the Charms leaders and its membership chair. She served as president, second vice president, recording secretary, chair of Annual Koffee Klatch Fashion Show and chair of Courtesy Committee. She represented her chapter in the community with poise, grace and dignity. She was honored to be recognized as the 2012 Charm of the Year (COTY) recipient. She had served on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army, YMCA, Operation Push, Black Adoption and, along with her husband, the United Way. She also enjoyed being a member of the Fort Worth Jazz Society. She continued her commitment to the community in every city in which she lived. She cherished her close ties and connections with family, friends and colleagues across the country.
Survivors: Left in the caring hands of the Almighty are her husband of 53 glorious years, Louis C. Carr; children, Cedric A. Carr (Mia), Dr. Sandra M. Carr Johnson, M.D. (Al), the Rev. Louis C. Carr II (Kenyail); grandchildren, Donna Washington Sanders (Nathan) raised as her sister; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 28, 2016
Elma Jean Carr, a retired educator with the Fort Worth Independent School District, fell asleep in the blessed arm of the Savior on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, with her loving family at her side.
Funeral: Mrs. Carr's life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, within the hallowed walls of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, the Rev. William T. Glynn, pastor, officiating. Interment: She will be laid to rest in Laurel Land Memorial Park in the Garden of Faith. Visitation: Friends of Mrs. Jean Carr may visit her as she slumbers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Veronica Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. At 7 p.m. her beloved family and friends will gather at the Mount Olive Baptist Church for a time of reflection and remembrance.
Elma Jean was born in Houston to the late Rev. Leroy Felder and the late Mrs. Emmie G. Felder. She was educated mostly in Houston; however, she graduated from Prairie View High School, Prairie View, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Louis C. Carr, at a school dance in Baytown. After high school, she attended Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, where she and Louis courted and fell in love and married in 1963. Elma Jean Felder Carr received her bachelor's degree in 1965. Her major was elementary education with a minor in art. During her career, she continued her education with post-graduate studies at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Elma Jean and Louis (known as "Billy" by family and friends) moved to Fort Worth, started their new lives together and enjoyed 53 years of marriage.
They have three children, Cedric, Sandra, and Louis II; five handsome grandsons; and one beautiful granddaughter.
In addition to living in Fort Worth, they lived in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and Vicksburg, Miss., as Mr. Carr served in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mrs. Carr enjoyed her life and career in Fort Worth as well as each community in which she lived. Jean dedicated herself to the growth and development of her faith, family, friends and community. She lived her life with grace, poise, high energy and a "can do" spirit that inspired all of those she met, she enjoyed all things of beauty. She kept beautiful homes, which she shared with numerous family members and friends. Jean loved to entertain, and she was quite the fashionista. She believed in being her best and looking the part.
As the only daughter of a preacher and missionary, she was dedicated to her faith as well as caring about the needs of others throughout her life. Her missionary spirit was a great part of her faith journey inside and outside of the church. She and her husband joined the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, shortly after moving to town and began their dutiful Christian service to this community and beyond. During her years at Mount Olive she served as a deaconess officer, Gideon financial secretary, Martha Circle chairperson, Vacation Bible school instructor, homecoming chairperson and member of the Usher Board Number 1, choir, volunteer committee, and Golden Years Ministry. She has been recognized for her contributions many times over the years. She was selected as one of the 2012 Honoree of the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, Fort Worth Mother of the Year.
While she lived out of state, they continued their Christian service as members of Trinity Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Carr loved her family. She made sure that her career goals allowed her to be a dedicated wife to her husband and a loving mother to her children. She was always by her husband's side as his best friend and partner as they worked together to build a beautiful life. She inspired her children to reach their goals with her constant support and guidance.
Mrs. Carr cared dutifully for her parents into their elderly years while always reaching out to her extended family with love and affection. In 2004, she received the Commander's Award for Public Service in appreciation for her years of outstanding support and dedication to her husband and in turn the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
She started her career with the Fort Worth ISD as a third-grade teacher in 1965. She found joy in her work and truly believed that third grade was the most important year in a child's life. She would often say third graders "must learn basic reading, math and writing skills to make it in life." She cared for her students as their teacher, mentor and beyond. Often providing clothing, school supplies and food to make sure they were ready to learn. Her first assignment was with Morningside Elementary School. She also taught at A.M. Pate, Burton Hill, and Mitchell Boulevard Elementary schools over a 34-year span of service. She also volunteered her teaching services while living in Hawaii and Mississippi.
Upon returning to Fort Worth, she worked as a math coach and reading specialist at David K. Sellers Elementary School until she became ill in 2015. She inspired many students and colleagues alike having received many awards and citations during her teaching career. She was a charter member and co-founder of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. She was recognized for outstanding service by the National Alliance of Black School Educations in 2011.
To her credit, Mrs. Carr has served the community with memberships in numerous organizations. She was an associate and life member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. where she served for 44 years in many leadership positions, including two presidential terms, chapter recording secretary, member at large and foundation board member. She was awarded the Center of Excellence in Foundation by the Fort Worth Chapter of Jack and Jill's Cluster Conference. She became a member of Fort Worth Chapter of Charms. Inc. in 1991. She treasured the close relationships that she developed with the Charms leaders and its membership chair. She served as president, second vice president, recording secretary, chair of Annual Koffee Klatch Fashion Show and chair of Courtesy Committee. She represented her chapter in the community with poise, grace and dignity. She was honored to be recognized as the 2012 Charm of the Year (COTY) recipient. She had served on numerous boards, including the Salvation Army, YMCA, Operation Push, Black Adoption and, along with her husband, the United Way. She also enjoyed being a member of the Fort Worth Jazz Society. She continued her commitment to the community in every city in which she lived. She cherished her close ties and connections with family, friends and colleagues across the country.
Survivors: Left in the caring hands of the Almighty are her husband of 53 glorious years, Louis C. Carr; children, Cedric A. Carr (Mia), Dr. Sandra M. Carr Johnson, M.D. (Al), the Rev. Louis C. Carr II (Kenyail); grandchildren, Donna Washington Sanders (Nathan) raised as her sister; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on July 28, 2016
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