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Shirley Carthon Obituary
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Carthon, 77, will be held Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Good Samaritan Funeral Home. Rev. John Hollis will officiate. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday October 3, 2014 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Good Samaritan.
Shirley was born December 31, 1936 in Keatchie, LA and passed away September 24, 2014.
She is survived by her children, Elma (Robert), Priscilla (Arthur), Connie, Rickey (Lisa), Pam (Eric), 38 grandchildren, relatives and friends.
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for Shirley Carthon
McLaurin
October 7, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep fast hold of you with his right hand during this difficult time.
Rebecca S. Taylor
October 5, 2014
To my friend, Priscilla and family, may our Heavenly Father continue to strengthen each of you during the loss of your precious, beautiful mother, Ms. Shirley. Cherish your memories and know that she is resting comfortably in His arms! She fought a good fight! May God continue to bless each of you! Much Love!!
JOSEPHINE SCOTT BROWN
October 4, 2014
So sorry to learn about Mrs Shirley. Know that I will be praying for you all. My mother, Mrs. Florence had a GREAT LOVE for the CARTHON FAMILY.
Lionel Austin
October 4, 2014
Priscilla, Connie, Im so sorry to learn of your lost. I pray God will sustain you during this trying time. I know from recent experience that it will get better.
Lela Shakir
October 3, 2014
You all have my greatest sympathy,may God continue bless you all.
Mr. & Mrs. Pearson
October 3, 2014
May God give you the strength needed at this most difficult time ((Isa. 41:10). Respectfully …
Najah
October 3, 2014
I would like to send my condolences to the Carthon Family.
Jesse Allen
October 3, 2014
Rickey,
I am truly sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. I pray that you and your family find some solace in knowing how good of a mother and a lady she was.
Cheryle Wheeler
October 3, 2014
Connie, Ricky, and Priscilla,
Many of us have walked in the place you are in right now. Just know, the road will become lighter, in your own time. This is a "new normal" for each of us, having had such wonderful, nurturing and loving mothers.
Friends for life--
Cheryle Wheeler-Johnson
Fair Park High School
Class of 1978
Delene O'Rear
October 3, 2014
To the family: I am shocked and sorry for the loss of Mrs. Carthon. We just found out about your loss. She was a sweet lady and know you will all miss her very much. If we can assist in any way, please let us know here at State Farm.
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