Carol Anne Conn Touchy passed into the loving hands of the Lord on May 12, 2022. Born on October 7, 1926, Carol was a native Houstonian. Family and friends will remember Carol for her glowing smile and eternal optimism. She lived life to the fullest.
Carol graduated from Baylor University with a degree in education. She was a member of Baylor’s tennis team, and enjoyed playing tennis well into her adult life. Carol met her future husband, Harry, while teaching physical education at Austin High School in Houston. After raising her family and supporting Harry as he built a successful building maintenance and security company, Carol and Harry enjoyed traveling and spending time at their vacation home in Galveston, Texas where they played tennis and golf at Galveston County Club, until Harry passed away in 1983. Carol continued to enjoy traveling to Galveston to spend time with family and friends, and to compete in interclub golf tournaments. As each day ended in Galveston, Carol could always be found on beach house sundeck enjoying the sunset with a glass of wine in hand hoping for a full moon that night.
Carol was a member of the Houston Tennis Association where she competed in league tournaments, and was instrumental in establishing the Association’s first Youth Tennis League. She enjoyed traveling to tennis tournaments to support her daughter, Nancy, who competed throughout the State of Texas.
Carol leaves behind son Harry Roy Touchy, Jr. and wife Lori, daughter Nancy Anne Janse and husband Cam, and four grandchildren: Carlton Touchy, Campbell Janse and wife Laura, Connor Janse, and Harrison Janse. Also left behind are nephews Ron Conn, and Mark Conn and wife Jody.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, where Carol was a member, or to the charity of your choice.
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