Mrs. Carolyn Ray Schulze

Carolyn Schulze was born Carolyn Ray Montgomery on January 4th, 1938 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on September 13th, 2021 at the age of 83 in Bedford, Texas. She is survived by her loving son Rusty and his wife Sandy. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Travis, Lindsay, her husband Clint, Ashley, her husband Chris and Shawn and 6 great-grandchildren: Clayton, Brianna, Layla, Jackson, Logan and Greyson. She is further survived by beloved cousins and extended family members. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby, her father, Travis, her husband of 60 years Henry (“Buster”) and her daughter Gayle.

Carolyn attended and graduated from Sunset high school in Dallas, Texas. She then attended college at Texas Wesleyan University before meeting and marrying her husband Buster in 1957. She began a career at Calvary Baptist Church as the pastor’s secretary to pastor Dan Kent. After her service at the church, she worked at First Texas Savings and Loan Bank and worked her way up to a position as vice president. She retired from the bank in her 50’s and then devoted her time to family, friends and her hobbies. Of her favorite hobbies, she deeply enjoyed shopping with Guynetta in Dallas every Saturday. They would often have sleepovers and wrap Christmas presents together for the family. Carolyn taught all of her family how to make the most beautiful Christmas packages and bows. She was an excellent cook and hostess; always making an elaborate spread of food with assignments given to each family member for special holiday meals. Carolyn will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren and great-children as well who remember watching Miss America pageants with their Granny, having sleepovers with ice cream and oreos, singing in her car and finding the hidden German pickle ornament on her Christmas tree every year. She remembered every birthday and sent cards in the mail for occasions both big and small. It was evident how much she loved her family and how loved she was in return.

Carolyn was active in the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls during the teenage years of her daughter, Gayle, who was a member of this international girls’ organization and subsequently through her many years as an adult leader. She is a Past Mother Advisor (the adult leader) of both Elmwood Assembly and Dallas Assembly, served on their executive boards and she served the state organization of Rainbow in multiple areas of leadership namely being chairman of the logistics of the annual statewide meeting of members for no less than ten years. She also served on the state level executive committee for several years. Carolyn never retired from Rainbow; she remained active and a contributor in some capacity both on the local level in the Dallas area, as well as responsibilities with the statewide organization. The Rainbow organization and the positive training and impact of a life of love and service that is provided within these groups, was a true love and commitment throughout her life.

Carolyn Schulze was a 52 year member, and an endowed member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated on November 22, 1968, in Flora #794 and transferred in Dal-Cliff #574 on March 5, 1991. She was active in both chapters, serving as the local leader, Worthy Matron, in both Flora and Dal-Cliff chapters, Dallas area organizations. She served the Grand Chapter of Texas, the statewide organization, in several committee chairmanships and subsequently received the specific responsibility and honor of being named Deputy Grand Matron for 24 area chapters as she served the state organization of the Order of the Eastern Star. An outstanding leader, Carolyn always worked efficiently in her many capacities and years as a true and faithful member.