Debra Carol Dickey Aultman, 64, of Fort Worth, Texas, went peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, October 27. Her passing marks the end of a long journey of sickness and pain, but God’s grace has been abundant. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 1, 1956. When she was in the 6th grade, the family moved to Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1974, received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Mississippi College in 1978, and the Master of Church Music Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1980. She was married to Dr. Jerry Aultman on November 22, 1980 in Leavell Chapel at the seminary.
Carol was an immensely talented singer/musician and loved nothing more than singing God’s praises. She was a much sought-after soprano soloist, and was always faithful to her church choir. She was also an excellent pianist. She utilized her degrees and training as vocal instructor, and as a children’s choir expert. She taught voice at New Orleans Seminary, the University of New Orleans, and at Clifton L. Ganus school. In the summer of 1995, the Aultmans moved to Fort Worth, where Jerry taught on the music faculty of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Carol taught voice as an adjunct professor. She retired from the Seminary in 2016, as her health problems began to multiply. As a couple, Carol and Jerry presented sacred concerts, and were often called upon to teach at church music conferences and events sponsored by Southern Baptist church music entities. In 1996 Jerry became organist at the First Baptist Church of Dallas and Carol soon became the director of the Clarion Choir, with many fruitful years of growth and musical excellence. However, the most important event in her life was when, as a child, she received the Lord Jesus as her Savior. She loved her Lord most of all, and then her family. She loved to cook, travel, and be an encourager to her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hollice Dickey. She is survived by her husband, Jerry, her two sons, Brandon Aultman and Eric Aultman, her brother Douglas Dickey, his wife, Beth, and their son, Connor of Jackson, MS, many cousins, and a multitude of friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2, at 11:00 in the Historic Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 before the service. Memorials can be sent to the Music Ministry of First Baptist, Dallas.
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