Born the only daughter in Marshall county Oklahoma to Ira Thomas Carson and Maggie May Lucy Eddings Carson on 14 Jan 1936.
While living in Iowa Park, Texas, had the opportunity to attend L.V.N. school at Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls. After a year, Chris was offered a position as an instructor for the school. Even though she had never passed the 8th grade, she was in the top 5 % in her state board exam. She had finally found her niche …. nursing. Later she attended MSU to obtain her A.R.N. degree. Again she passed her state board exam and was in the top 10%.
Chris had some great adventures throughout her life. In the beginning, she moved from Oklahoma off of Gov. Raymond Gary’s ranch to a small town of Paducah Texas, Chris, truly being born in a barn, to living in a train boxcar with the rest of the family, was very flexible. After marrying Alvin, she and her daughter, Carolyn, (Carole), moved to Wichita Falls and later Iowa Park. The best place of all their trips was Amon Carter Lake in Bowie where they built a cabin adjacent to the little trailer. Later, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, then a long trip to Washington state area where she and her husband, Jim, lived in an R.V. during the week for work and then drove west on weekends to their home on the coast of Pacific Ocean. In 1994, she moved back to Wichita Falls and worked at Reynolds Army Medical Clinic, Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the week her hot red Trans-Am known by the toll gate attendants knew it was Chris from the rumble of her car and her hot red or brilliant blonde hair.
One of her greatest adventures is the first trip she took to Alaska on a cruise. She enjoyed it so much she drove up there 3 more times in her 1993 Dodge Ram pickup, sleeping in the back under the covered shell.
Upon retiring, Chris continued to add to her adventurous repertoire. Her theme song , “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson would ring Carole telling her where she was and what “mischief” she had faced. Retirement didn’t stop her. Not only did she add a 3rd piercing in her ears, she had her belly button pierce in Dallas. But nothing compares to her adventure to the San Marcos Skyride, doing a buddy jump! Her last airline trip took her to her teenage sweetheart, Earl Lockwood, who lives in Fulton, NY.
Her enthusiasm in any activity was shared by all.
She stayed busy with other organizations such as the Red Cross. While visiting her daughter, they attended the Christian Church in Lampasas where a couple made a presentation of a great support organization, Tools for Development. She didn’t waste any time and after getting her passport, she made arrangements for the long trip into Mexico. Upon arriving, she helped not only in the medical area but wherever the group needed her. She was fortunate to return several times.
Because of her passion for Tools for Development it seems fitting to share this message with you. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we believe Chris would have been honored if you would make a contribution to this wonderful organization:
Tools for Development, 5923 Brambletree, San Antonio, TX 78247.
Stephen and Maria Lewis plan to design and post a dedication on the medical building, in Chris’ honor using these funds.
Chris leaves a daughter, Carole and her husband, Harold Nuessen, grandson M. Jon Masters, 2 great grandsons, Michael and Sean Masters, 2 great-great granddaughters, Zyia Williams Masters and Bethany Rose Masters, 3 sister-in-laws, Nelda Carson, Nellie Carr and Leone Carson, nieces and nephews, cousins and of course lots of friends.
One last thing...to all of you who visited, sent cards, or phoned my mom, Chris, those who helped her, especially Patsy and Jack Hull, Rhonda Williams Newton, to those who lifted her in prayer and to those at the Arbor House……THANK YOU!!!
*****
1st marriage: Joseph Preston "Sambo" Slaughter
child: Carolyn Christine
2nd marriage: Alvin Elmo Jeter
3rd marriage: James O. Smith
While living in Iowa Park, Texas, had the opportunity to attend L.V.N. school at Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls. After a year, Chris was offered a position as an instructor for the school. Even though she had never passed the 8th grade, she was in the top 5 % in her state board exam. She had finally found her niche …. nursing. Later she attended MSU to obtain her A.R.N. degree. Again she passed her state board exam and was in the top 10%.
Chris had some great adventures throughout her life. In the beginning, she moved from Oklahoma off of Gov. Raymond Gary’s ranch to a small town of Paducah Texas, Chris, truly being born in a barn, to living in a train boxcar with the rest of the family, was very flexible. After marrying Alvin, she and her daughter, Carolyn, (Carole), moved to Wichita Falls and later Iowa Park. The best place of all their trips was Amon Carter Lake in Bowie where they built a cabin adjacent to the little trailer. Later, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, then a long trip to Washington state area where she and her husband, Jim, lived in an R.V. during the week for work and then drove west on weekends to their home on the coast of Pacific Ocean. In 1994, she moved back to Wichita Falls and worked at Reynolds Army Medical Clinic, Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the week her hot red Trans-Am known by the toll gate attendants knew it was Chris from the rumble of her car and her hot red or brilliant blonde hair.
One of her greatest adventures is the first trip she took to Alaska on a cruise. She enjoyed it so much she drove up there 3 more times in her 1993 Dodge Ram pickup, sleeping in the back under the covered shell.
Upon retiring, Chris continued to add to her adventurous repertoire. Her theme song , “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson would ring Carole telling her where she was and what “mischief” she had faced. Retirement didn’t stop her. Not only did she add a 3rd piercing in her ears, she had her belly button pierce in Dallas. But nothing compares to her adventure to the San Marcos Skyride, doing a buddy jump! Her last airline trip took her to her teenage sweetheart, Earl Lockwood, who lives in Fulton, NY.
Her enthusiasm in any activity was shared by all.
She stayed busy with other organizations such as the Red Cross. While visiting her daughter, they attended the Christian Church in Lampasas where a couple made a presentation of a great support organization, Tools for Development. She didn’t waste any time and after getting her passport, she made arrangements for the long trip into Mexico. Upon arriving, she helped not only in the medical area but wherever the group needed her. She was fortunate to return several times.
Because of her passion for Tools for Development it seems fitting to share this message with you. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we believe Chris would have been honored if you would make a contribution to this wonderful organization:
Tools for Development, 5923 Brambletree, San Antonio, TX 78247.
Stephen and Maria Lewis plan to design and post a dedication on the medical building, in Chris’ honor using these funds.
Chris leaves a daughter, Carole and her husband, Harold Nuessen, grandson M. Jon Masters, 2 great grandsons, Michael and Sean Masters, 2 great-great granddaughters, Zyia Williams Masters and Bethany Rose Masters, 3 sister-in-laws, Nelda Carson, Nellie Carr and Leone Carson, nieces and nephews, cousins and of course lots of friends.
One last thing...to all of you who visited, sent cards, or phoned my mom, Chris, those who helped her, especially Patsy and Jack Hull, Rhonda Williams Newton, to those who lifted her in prayer and to those at the Arbor House……THANK YOU!!!
*****
1st marriage: Joseph Preston "Sambo" Slaughter
child: Carolyn Christine
2nd marriage: Alvin Elmo Jeter
3rd marriage: James O. Smith
Born the only daughter in Marshall county Oklahoma to Ira Thomas Carson and Maggie May Lucy Eddings Carson on 14 Jan 1936.
While living in Iowa Park, Texas, had the opportunity to attend L.V.N. school at Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls. After a year, Chris was offered a position as an instructor for the school. Even though she had never passed the 8th grade, she was in the top 5 % in her state board exam. She had finally found her niche …. nursing. Later she attended MSU to obtain her A.R.N. degree. Again she passed her state board exam and was in the top 10%.
Chris had some great adventures throughout her life. In the beginning, she moved from Oklahoma off of Gov. Raymond Gary’s ranch to a small town of Paducah Texas, Chris, truly being born in a barn, to living in a train boxcar with the rest of the family, was very flexible. After marrying Alvin, she and her daughter, Carolyn, (Carole), moved to Wichita Falls and later Iowa Park. The best place of all their trips was Amon Carter Lake in Bowie where they built a cabin adjacent to the little trailer. Later, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, then a long trip to Washington state area where she and her husband, Jim, lived in an R.V. during the week for work and then drove west on weekends to their home on the coast of Pacific Ocean. In 1994, she moved back to Wichita Falls and worked at Reynolds Army Medical Clinic, Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the week her hot red Trans-Am known by the toll gate attendants knew it was Chris from the rumble of her car and her hot red or brilliant blonde hair.
One of her greatest adventures is the first trip she took to Alaska on a cruise. She enjoyed it so much she drove up there 3 more times in her 1993 Dodge Ram pickup, sleeping in the back under the covered shell.
Upon retiring, Chris continued to add to her adventurous repertoire. Her theme song , “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson would ring Carole telling her where she was and what “mischief” she had faced. Retirement didn’t stop her. Not only did she add a 3rd piercing in her ears, she had her belly button pierce in Dallas. But nothing compares to her adventure to the San Marcos Skyride, doing a buddy jump! Her last airline trip took her to her teenage sweetheart, Earl Lockwood, who lives in Fulton, NY.
Her enthusiasm in any activity was shared by all.
She stayed busy with other organizations such as the Red Cross. While visiting her daughter, they attended the Christian Church in Lampasas where a couple made a presentation of a great support organization, Tools for Development. She didn’t waste any time and after getting her passport, she made arrangements for the long trip into Mexico. Upon arriving, she helped not only in the medical area but wherever the group needed her. She was fortunate to return several times.
Because of her passion for Tools for Development it seems fitting to share this message with you. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we believe Chris would have been honored if you would make a contribution to this wonderful organization:
Tools for Development, 5923 Brambletree, San Antonio, TX 78247.
Stephen and Maria Lewis plan to design and post a dedication on the medical building, in Chris’ honor using these funds.
Chris leaves a daughter, Carole and her husband, Harold Nuessen, grandson M. Jon Masters, 2 great grandsons, Michael and Sean Masters, 2 great-great granddaughters, Zyia Williams Masters and Bethany Rose Masters, 3 sister-in-laws, Nelda Carson, Nellie Carr and Leone Carson, nieces and nephews, cousins and of course lots of friends.
One last thing...to all of you who visited, sent cards, or phoned my mom, Chris, those who helped her, especially Patsy and Jack Hull, Rhonda Williams Newton, to those who lifted her in prayer and to those at the Arbor House……THANK YOU!!!
*****
1st marriage: Joseph Preston "Sambo" Slaughter
child: Carolyn Christine
2nd marriage: Alvin Elmo Jeter
3rd marriage: James O. Smith
While living in Iowa Park, Texas, had the opportunity to attend L.V.N. school at Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls. After a year, Chris was offered a position as an instructor for the school. Even though she had never passed the 8th grade, she was in the top 5 % in her state board exam. She had finally found her niche …. nursing. Later she attended MSU to obtain her A.R.N. degree. Again she passed her state board exam and was in the top 10%.
Chris had some great adventures throughout her life. In the beginning, she moved from Oklahoma off of Gov. Raymond Gary’s ranch to a small town of Paducah Texas, Chris, truly being born in a barn, to living in a train boxcar with the rest of the family, was very flexible. After marrying Alvin, she and her daughter, Carolyn, (Carole), moved to Wichita Falls and later Iowa Park. The best place of all their trips was Amon Carter Lake in Bowie where they built a cabin adjacent to the little trailer. Later, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, then a long trip to Washington state area where she and her husband, Jim, lived in an R.V. during the week for work and then drove west on weekends to their home on the coast of Pacific Ocean. In 1994, she moved back to Wichita Falls and worked at Reynolds Army Medical Clinic, Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma. During the week her hot red Trans-Am known by the toll gate attendants knew it was Chris from the rumble of her car and her hot red or brilliant blonde hair.
One of her greatest adventures is the first trip she took to Alaska on a cruise. She enjoyed it so much she drove up there 3 more times in her 1993 Dodge Ram pickup, sleeping in the back under the covered shell.
Upon retiring, Chris continued to add to her adventurous repertoire. Her theme song , “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson would ring Carole telling her where she was and what “mischief” she had faced. Retirement didn’t stop her. Not only did she add a 3rd piercing in her ears, she had her belly button pierce in Dallas. But nothing compares to her adventure to the San Marcos Skyride, doing a buddy jump! Her last airline trip took her to her teenage sweetheart, Earl Lockwood, who lives in Fulton, NY.
Her enthusiasm in any activity was shared by all.
She stayed busy with other organizations such as the Red Cross. While visiting her daughter, they attended the Christian Church in Lampasas where a couple made a presentation of a great support organization, Tools for Development. She didn’t waste any time and after getting her passport, she made arrangements for the long trip into Mexico. Upon arriving, she helped not only in the medical area but wherever the group needed her. She was fortunate to return several times.
Because of her passion for Tools for Development it seems fitting to share this message with you. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we believe Chris would have been honored if you would make a contribution to this wonderful organization:
Tools for Development, 5923 Brambletree, San Antonio, TX 78247.
Stephen and Maria Lewis plan to design and post a dedication on the medical building, in Chris’ honor using these funds.
Chris leaves a daughter, Carole and her husband, Harold Nuessen, grandson M. Jon Masters, 2 great grandsons, Michael and Sean Masters, 2 great-great granddaughters, Zyia Williams Masters and Bethany Rose Masters, 3 sister-in-laws, Nelda Carson, Nellie Carr and Leone Carson, nieces and nephews, cousins and of course lots of friends.
One last thing...to all of you who visited, sent cards, or phoned my mom, Chris, those who helped her, especially Patsy and Jack Hull, Rhonda Williams Newton, to those who lifted her in prayer and to those at the Arbor House……THANK YOU!!!
*****
1st marriage: Joseph Preston "Sambo" Slaughter
child: Carolyn Christine
2nd marriage: Alvin Elmo Jeter
3rd marriage: James O. Smith
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