(known as Carlene)
Mary Carlene Meier, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on April 3rd, 2020 in North Richland Hills, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, “Grammy”, friend, cousin, and colleague to all that knew and loved her. She was born on January 16th in Mulberry, Arkansas to Carl and Mary Willis. Being a pastor’s daughter, Carlene grew up in many different states. Their last place of residence was in North Richland Hills, Texas. Carlene attended Richland High School and then on to Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating in 1973. While in college, Carlene met her future husband, Barry, who was serving in the United States Airforce in Oklahoma at Tinker Airforce Base. They married in December of 1974 in North Richland Hills, Texas and then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where Barry grew up and completed college at Miami University. Carlene began her career with American Airlines in 1977, and later that year their daughter, Caryn, was born. The family would move to North Richland Hills, Texas in July of 1978. Carlene continued her career with American Airlines until she retired 28 years later in 2005. Carlene served the Lord for over 40 years as church pianist for various churches, she was an avid reader, she also enjoyed baking and decorating cakes, catering, and cooking. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. Carlene is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Barry Meier, of North Richland Hills, Texas, daughter Caryn (Danny) Romero, and grandson, Garrett Romero, of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, younger sister, Carolyn Willis, and numerous aunts and uncles. Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, visitation and the service will be private for family only. The Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on April 16th at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Colleyville, Texas. It will be broadcast on the Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Facebook page via Facebook Live. Interment will follow in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com. If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Carlene Meier, you may call Lilium Floral Designs, 817-589-1566.
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