Christine Barton Carrier- beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away at age 79 on August 1st, 2023 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Christine was born to proud parents John and Phyllis Barton in Pocatello, Idaho on July 10th, 1944. She was born into a military family and found herself lucky to live in beautiful Hawaii then Corpus Christi, Texas.
Christine was married to the love of her life, Ralph Clarence Carrier on May 24th, 1958. Ralph and Christine were married for 65 years. She graduated from Corpus Christi State University and became a Middle School Science Teacher for 25 years with Corpus Christi Independent School District. Her passion was in teaching others and she adored all of her students. After her retirement, she traveled the U.S. with her husband and sometimes taking her grandchildren along.
Christine loved quilting and made many quilts for family and friends. She also loved reading, painting and restoring old trunks; she had many talents but all were creative.
Christine adored her family and especially her grandchildren. She spent as much time with them as she could. She really enjoyed having her family and friends together, as everyone was always welcome to her home and invited over for the holidays.
Her family described her as truly an extraordinary woman, a beloved mother, and wife. She was their rock, their guiding light, and the pillar of strength that held them together through both the joyous and challenging times. She left an incredible mark on the lives of everyone she touched. Her legacy will forever live on in our hearts.
Christine is preceded in death by her parents, John and Phyllis Barton; and her brother Charles Barton.
Left to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy is the love of her life, husband, Ralph Carrier; children, Lester Carrier, Garron Carrier, Brent Carrier (Denise), Michelle Wills (Wayne); grandchildren, Michael Carrier, James Udkler (Kelly), Scott Udkler (Jamie), Brent Carrier Jr., Kristina Wills, David Wills, Christopher Dlabaja and 11 cherished great-grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings John Barton, Richard Barton, Mary Baggett, and Ronald Barton.
A visitation for Christine will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM, at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. A burial will occur Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2731 Comanche Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the Carrier family.
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