Carmie Kirkland

Carmie was born on December 22, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas, to Fayrene and Gordon Pipkin. She was a devoted daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother who cherished every moment spent with those she loved.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Pipkin; her beloved stepfather, Henry Wayne Bryant; and her stepbrother, Al Bryant.

Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Fayrene Bryant; her daughter, Crystal, and husband Rusty Martin, along with their children Kalei Martin (fiancé Kollen Sartain) and Aidan Martin; and Shayla and husband Neil McBeth and their son Kayden.

Carmie also leaves behind her siblings: brother James "Jim" Pipkin; sister Lita Pipkin; and brother Christopher Bryant and wife Robyn.

She was a proud aunt to Sterling Bryant (wife Kyra), Travis and Trevor Schuette, and Savannah Bryant, as well as Savannah’s children Dominic and Zamien Latino and fiancé Brantley Tercero. She is further survived by her stepbrother Mike Bryant and stepsister Tina Spoon and husband Dan.

A memorial service is pending at this time and will be announced at a later date.