Carmie was my big sister, 17 years older than me, and I called her "Sister" when I was a boy.  I loved her very much and was the candle boy for her wedding to Doug.  I visited them frequently when they lived in a garage apartment on 66th Street and then really enjoyed the home they built on Meriwether Road.  I loved her very much!  Unfortunately, I left home when I became 17 and joined the Air Force. For the next 34 years I did not live close to Shreveport and therefore I did not get to visit very often.  I regret very much not spending more time with my parents and siblings, but I had my own family, I lived far away, and I had work obligations that made it difficult to visit.  Oh, "if only" I could relive my life.  During most of my life there was no social media to stay in contact.  Snail mail and expensive long distance calls were not easy.  "If only" I had tried harder and had different priorities.  I have spent very little time with Carmie's family and I hope to change that. Rest in peace my dear Sister!

Some of my fondest memories as a kid were going over to my Aunt Carmie and Uncle Doug's house.   They had the greatest house because it was on an end lot with no fence, so you could run all the way around it.  It made games of tag and hide & seek so much fun.  

Between my Uncle Doug always making us laugh and my Aunt Carmie always cooking, it was such a great place to be.  I remember my Aunt being such a kind person to me.  I was once told that I was a little rambunctious as a kid, but Aunt Carmie was always so nice to me and treated my like one of her own.   It saddens me that she is gone, but I'm very grateful for all the wonderful memories.

Miss Carmie was a good next door neighbor.  She would always talk about how she and her husband would work outside taking care of and decorating their yard. She would always compliment Mary on our yard decorations for the holidays.  Since she had worked for 'Ma Bell'  and I had also, we found that we knew some of the same people. Miss Carmie 
was a Christian  and though she will be missed, we know that Jesus has welcomed her home. 

Kim, Vickie and I are praying for you and the family during this heartcrushing time. I never got to meet your mom, but I can still tell that she was a very special Saint of God and am thankful that she is now in THE PRESENCE OF OUR SAVIOR! May God OVERFLOW the each of you with His comfort and strength during this very difficult time. And may we give thanks to Jesus Christ for knowing EXACTLY where your Mom lives as I speak! 

Sympathy and love for the family  are felt in our hearts today.  Carmie was a roll model for class, work ethic, and compassion for others. . She will be missed by friends as well as precious family.  Doug and Kim, we send our love to your family as you go through the days ahead.  Tyler and Sarah, you had a very special grandmother who loved you dearly.  Lorelai,  your MiMi  was blessed to have you for these four  years.  

So sorry to hear of her passing. She was always such a class act and nice lady. I worked at South Central Bell and had occasion to work with her and she was always professional and willing to help . She and the family will be in my prayers 

When Anne and I were married we lived in a garage apartment across the street from the one Carmie and Doug lived in.  I was immediately drafted and placed in the Navy, leaving Anne at home for two years. Carmie, Doug and the family dog Bullet looked after her. Sometime later, after I was home the four of us bought houses in the same neighborhood and we were very close.  We shared many meals over the years with good food and laughter in either home. We wish Carmie the same blessings as she sits by the hand of God. 

My mom was the strongest, most independent woman I’ve ever known.  She  was the epitome of classy. She was always dressed to the nines with shoes and purse to match each outfit.  I remember as I child I loved to try on her clothes and jewelry and she would always know i had been in her closet for it was always arranged by color and neat.  She made every holiday a big deal.  Never did we not have a incredible meal at each holiday.  She was a great cook I wished i had spent more time with her sharing those recipes and how to cook them as I definitely did not get that gift of cooking.  Christmas was her favorite, she spent weeks decorating  the whole house and my Christmases as a kid were always over the top but so special to me.  We had new Christmas PJs each year so we always matched. Never will Christmas be the same.  The day she became a Mimi was one of the most special days ever.  She loved my kids like no one ever they were spoiled and loved her dearly.  They spent countless night spending the night with Mimi and Grandaddy.  So many good memories.  Tyler especially he loved with her for about a year after my dad passed away as we were living across the street while we built our house. The jewel in her crown was Four years ago  the apple of her eye was born Lorelai Elise Sipes and they had four awesome years spending almost all day every Friday together.  Mom looked forward to see her precious girl  each week it was definitely the highlight of her week.  They went to the beauty shop, grocery shopping and ate McDonald’s together my mom loved it as it gave her something to look forward to. My mom showed me how to work hard outside the home as well as how to be a mom.  I’m not sure how I’m going to live without her .  There won’t be a day i don’t miss her but I’m thankful for 55 years with her. 

After my family moved all the way to CA when I was young, I remember returning “home” to LA and spending Easter hunting Easter eggs in Aunt Carmie’s Big yard. It was so much fun!  So many eggs for all of us. Thank you Kim for sharing  your Easter with us. Not so fun having to carry our Easter baskets back on the plane.  There was no way we were leaving without our baskets!

Carmie  was a big sister by three years, always looked up to and admired. I tried to follow in so many ways such as Girls State, National Honor Society, Byrd High School Foundation and the many areas of South Side Baptist Church, except the choir. I could never sing a note.

Carmie was my big sister!  She was named after her Mom (Carmie) and her Dad's Aunt Mae.  But to me, for reasons now forgotten, she was always Sister.  She was almost a generation removed from me.  She was in her final semester of high school when I was born.  My earliest memories of her were when I was a toddler waiting for her to come home from work at the phone company.  She nearly always brought me a goody of some sort.  I was the candle boy for her wedding in my parents' living room.  I enjoyed spending the night with her and Doug in their first apartment on 66th street.  Then I really enjoyed helping "clear" the lot for their home on Meriwether Road.  I left home for school at age 17 and unfortunately saw very little of her or any family after that.  I loved her dearly though!  

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Carmie Hungerbeeler Roberson

7 mars 1930 – 2 janvier 2021

Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park

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