Carey was born in Greenville, TX on November 1st, 1942 to Kenneth Devereaux Collier & Theresa Mae Bramblett Collier. Carey's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is long-standing and brings comfort to her family. Carey firmly believed that we all are part of God's plan, and when our purpose has been accomplished on this Earth, that He will bring us home to Heaven. Carey has gone home.
The 40's and 50's was the most wonderful era of America, and Carey grew up in Greenville, TX - a great place to grow up. Everybody knew everybody, they never locked their doors, and kids could play outside until dark without fear of anything. Growing up on Lee Street with her friends, Joe Jacobs, Nancy Franklin, John Denney, Betty Wilson - just to name a few - was so much fun, but some grown-ups thought they were juvenile delinquents because Nancy and Carey were always picking flowers out of pretty gardens in the neighborhood and taking them home to their mothers! As Carey grew up and went to Junior High, more friends were made and more adventures occurred. Seeing Elvis sing at the Municipal Building was a highlight of her youth that she talked about to this day.
In 1985, Carey moved to Austin, TX where she worked and retired from IBM in July of 2013. After retirement, Carey was able to dedicate more time to her family, her gourd club, her garden, her art, and most especially her baking. As all will attest, Carey loved to cook for people. Her sourdough bread, jams and jellies would make your mouth water. Her family looked forward to Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas when Carey would cook the entire meal and desserts. There were also the traditional Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and "just get together" cookouts. Entertaining her family and friends was a highlight in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth & Theresa Collier in 1973; and her granddaughter, Chelsea Mae Harper in 1990.
Carey is survived by her daughter, Elinka Morrison Harper & husband, Ricky, her daughter, Terri Morrison Surgent & husband, John; her step-daughter, Samantha Kellie Baker. Carey is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Danny, Matthew, Brandi, Taylor, Karly, Trent, and Austin; 12 great-grandchildren, Ciera, Cameron, Kaden, Caleb, Seth, Gracie, Kloe, Skarlett, Brooklynn, Gracin, Alyssa and Melody.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of her Life will be Sunday, October 25th, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S Congress in Austin, TX,
Currently, due to the substantial public risk, city and state government mandates that social gatherings of limited amounts may occur with strict social distancing protocol. Current COVID protocols for Travis County, guests must wear protective masks at all times while inside the funeral home facility and practice the recommended six foot social distancing. Weed-Corley-Fish South will limit our capacity to 60 guests at a service while enforcing all distancing and hygiene standards. We appreciate your understanding.
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