Carole Bleakney went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2019, following complications from heart disease. She was born on January 24, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to Maxine Stevens Crow and Edward LeRoy Crow. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where Carole attended local schools and graduated from Ray High School in 1958. As a child, she enjoyed ballet, horseback riding, and her many summers at Camp Waldemar. She began college at Texas Christian University, later transferring to the University of Texas, where she earned an Education degree.
Carole met and married Philip Arnold Bleakney, Jr. in 1961. They lived in Snyder and Corpus Christi, Texas, before returning to Austin, where their three children were born. Carole worked for the Texas Legislature for more than 25 years, while also working as a real estate agent. She enjoyed decorating, reading, and traveling with her Corpus Christi group and college friends. She loved the Texas Longhorns and Mexican food, but most of all, she enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Carole is survived by her children; Bonnie Bleakney Albert, Tracy Bleakney Bissett, and son Philip Arnold Bleakney, III, as well as Merland Albert, Jack Bissett, and Dana Bleakney. In addition, Carole, also known as “Sugar,” is survived by her six grandchildren; Jacob and Abby Gray, Britton and Bleakney Bissett, and Allison and Mary Margaret Bleakney.
A celebration of Carole’s life will take place at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, on January 11th at 2:00pm. Following the service, a reception will be held at the University of Texas, Texas Exes Center on the UT campus.
The family would appreciate any memorial contributions be made to The Heart of Gold Foundation or the Glaucoma Research Foundation in Carole’s name.
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