Velma Marie Carr, 90, of Houston, Texas passed away November 18, 2020. She was born April 4, 1930 in Wharton, Texas to James Fritch and Ethel Mae Falks. On November 25, 1945 she married Raymond Earl Carr in Houston. They then went on to have two sons, Jerrold Don Carr in February of 1948 and Kenneth Lee Carr in June of 1951.
Velma was an artist and creator across many mediums, but was most prominently known for her beautiful china painting. Her spectacular custom tile designs can still be seen in historic homes in River Oaks and The Heights areas of Houston. She was a member of the Porcelain Society and the China Painters Guild as well as a faithful member of the congregation of Candlelight Church of Christ in Oak Forest.
She lived a long and full life and is survived by her two grandchildren, grandson Dylan Carr, granddaughter Rachael Carr and grandson-in-law J.W. Longmire, as well as their two children, Velma's great-grandchildren, Aubrey Longmire and Noah Longmire of Houston, She is also survived by her younger sister Lorraine Baker of The Woodlands, and several extended cousins.
Visitation will be held at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway in Houston on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 8:30 AM with the Funeral Service to take place at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
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