Carrie was born in Mississippi to Top and Lula Starnes and was preceded in death by both parents and six brothers and sisters. Following graduation from the University of Mississippi, Carrie moved to San Antonio, Texas where she met her husband, Rueben Perez and they were married in 1966. Carrie is survived by her husband; daughter, Stephanie; and son-in-law, Todd Lanier; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She started teaching at Regional Day School for the Deaf. Following her retirement, she went to work at Northside I.S.D. as an Area Coordinator in Special Education. Carrie loved her family and provided strength, support, and affection to each one. She was a loving mother and wife. Rueben and Carrie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in February of this year. She lived her life serving the Lord and was compassionate to others with a selfless love that will live on in the hearts and lives of every person who knew her.
A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17,2016 at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Oak Hills Church-Crownridge Campus at 19595 IH 10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257. Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home, San Antonio, TX.
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