Mrs. Myra Elizabeth Sexton Carr, age 68, of Cartersville, GA., left her earthly home to live in her heavenly home on July 23, 2016. She was the eldest of seven, born to the late L.V. and Betty June Sexton; granddaughter to the late D.B. and Ethel Pasley and M.C. and Viola Sexton.
Also preceding her in death was her loving husband of twenty six years, Rev. Charles Wayne Carr and beloved nephews, Joshua Jackson and Travis Hickom.
Mrs. Carr is survived by her brothers and sisters, Sandy and Roy Edwards, Kathy and Randy Jackson, Blane and Deborah Sexton, Bridgette and Steve Hickom, Leslie and Wanda Sexton, and Lori Earwood. Her life-long friends June Hight and Juanita Gulley and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.
Myra suffered many hardships in her life but always thought of others before herself. She often gave more than she could afford to family and friends. Having no children of her own she loved her nieces and nephews. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, especially her bible, taking care of her cats, and working in her garden. She will certainly be remembered by her sweet smile and easy going nature.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Jackson, Blane Sexton, and Leslie Sexton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from twelve o’clock in the afternoon until two o’clock on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Owen Funeral Home.
The following gentlemen have been requested to serve as pallbearers, Scott Sexton, Damon Sexton, Jeff Sexton, Andrew Sexton, Levi Sexton, Matthew Hickom, Jamie Carter, Brandon Thomas, and Tim Testut. Honorary pallbearers include, Orry Carter, Austin Jackson, Jaxon Thomas, Brodi Thomas, and Dylan Culver.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to help with medical and funeral expenses.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements
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