On August 13,1928, in Navasota, Texas, a beautiful baby was born to the late Yancey and Ruby Oaks. She was the tenth of fourteen children born to this union and they lovingly named her Carrie Lee.
Carrie was raised and attended public school in Navasota. At an early age, Carrie confessed her devotion to Christ and was baptized by the late Reverend Douglas Westbrook. Later in life Carrie joined New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Navasota under the leadership of Pastor W. R. Cooper.
Carrie later met and married Lucius Webster and to this union, four children were born: Bobby Sr., Rosie, Alvin, and Craig Sr.
In 1950 Carrie joined The Green Meadow Missionary Baptist Church family under the leadership of Pastor L.S. Parker. Carrie would become the longest serving member in Green Meadow history with 74 years of faithful service.
As a Green Meadow member Carrie served as Choir Vice President, Chaplain and treasurer. Carrie also served on the Senior Mission Board, Treasure Chaplain, as well as being a member of The Golden Years
in Action (GYA).
On June 26, 2005 Carrie was named Woman of the Year.
Carrie’s hard work paid off and did not go unnoticed. On August 6, 2017 during Green Meadow’s Annual Day celebration, Carrie was crowned Mother of The Church. Carrie took this new position serious and
continued to work hard and served tirelessly in the name of the Lord.
Carrie departed this life on July 7, 2024. Carrie is preceded in death by her parents, Yancy and Ruby Oaks; her husband, Lucius Webster; twelve siblings: Roszena Collins, Rozana Oaks, Rebecca Edwards, Odeal Seymore, Ruby Freeman; Rosetta Webster, Clarence Oaks, Yancy Oaks Jr., Jim Oaks, Wesley Oaks Sr., Lee Oaks Sr., Joe Oaks, and her Grandson, Bobby Joe Webster, Jr.
Carrie leaves her memories to be cherished by her sister, Mary Sims; her daughter, Rosie Ester and sons, Bobby Joe Webster, Sr., Alvin Webster, and Craig Webster Sr.
Nine Grandchildren: Charlotte, Michelle, George Jr., Sherry, Ulysses, Keshia, Chantel, Kella, Craig Jr., Chanell (God-Daughter); Twenty Great Grandchildren, fifteen Great-Great Grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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