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Opal CARR Obituary
She was a native and lifelong resident of Poquoson, and a member of Victory Christian Center. "Miss Opal" worked for Poquoson City Public Schools as a bus driver from 1962 to 2000 and retired after 38 years of service. She also worked in the school cafeteria and retired in 1998 after 19 years of service. She was known and loved by many children throughout Poquoson Schools.
Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her parents, Robert T. and Margaret K. Firth; son, Claude J. "Bunkie" Carr Jr.; and nephews, Eugene Champ Jr. and Larry T. Champ.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Claude J. Carr Sr.; her loving daughters, Margaret "Sissie" Connell, and Viola "Ola" Wilkinson and husband, James; a daughter-in-law, Sharleen West Carr; six grandchildren, Amber Huffman and husband, Andrew, Stephen Carr, Tillie Wilkinson, Trae Wilkinson, Stacey Connell, and Stephanie Connell; a great-grandchild, Shealyn Huffman; a sister, Myrna Champ and husband, Eugene; a nephew, Daniel Champ; special nieces, Karen Jackson and Sheila Brown; and numerous other nephews, nieces, cousins and family.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, and other times at her home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home by Pastor Donald G. Marsh and the Rev. Milford C. Rollins. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Poquoson Fire & Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Opal CARR
Kimmie Whitlow Harrison
October 1, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Miss Opal's passing! She was such a wonderful lady and a joy to be around. Prayers to all of the family during this time of loss!
Larry Hamilton
September 30, 2010
Mrs Carr was truly a rare gem. She was one of the first people of Poquoson I met when the Air Force brought my family and I here in 1986. She was always a lady and we will miss her.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of her family and you remain in our prayers.
Larry and Penny Hamilton
Nita Brown
September 30, 2010
My heart goes out to the family. Miss Kaki was such a good woman and will be missed.
Beth Ragsdale Gorrell
September 29, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Opal will be greatly missed. I remember her working along side my grandma Ragsdale in the cafeteria. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beth Ragsdale Gorrell
Linda Vinacco
September 29, 2010
So sorry to hear of Mrs Carr's passing, she was a very nice lady. My children remember her fondly as their bus driver. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love, the Vinacco Family
Megan Sheppard
September 29, 2010
I remember here as a bus driver and she retired the year I graduated from Poquoson High School. Lovely lady, so sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.
Mystre Van Horn
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and while words will not help to ease the pain, know that she knows a grace and pure love we can only imagine in the presence of Our Lord.
Sheron Watkins
September 29, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Kakie was the best to all the children and they loved her so. She is at peace now and I know GOD has her very busy:) Love to you all.
Lillian, Melvin & Bernadine (Bernie) Stewart
September 28, 2010
Margaret & Family,
May God Bless you and your family in this time of grief. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow as wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
September 28, 2010
To The Carr Family: I was so sorry to hear of Opal's passing. She was a kind and loveing lady. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the Family at this sad time. Betty Fernald
Craig & Shannon Brauer
September 28, 2010
Truely a great woman, she will be missed by her family and friends.
September 28, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our prayers!! God Bless.
Neal and Heather Graham
Virginia West
September 28, 2010
To the family:
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Cackie passing. You are in my prayers. May God, family and friends comfort you at this time. She was a wonderful lady and loved by many.
God bless you all.
Virginia Carmines West (Ginny)
Kenneth and Barbara Adkins
September 28, 2010
Ola, Sissy, There aren't enough words to express how sorry we are about Kaki. She was a very special lady and we loved her very much. If there is anything that Kenny or I can do to help you, please feel free to call us. We will be praying for all of you,
Barbara and Kenneth Adkins
DAVITA STAFF
September 28, 2010
THE CARR FAMILY:
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MRS. CARR WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT AND KIND. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HER.
September 28, 2010
To Ola and Sissy and family. Know you are in our Prayers and share your Sorrow. God bless, Kathy,Joey, Shawn, Travis Hanberry
Kidd Family
September 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Nicholas
September 28, 2010
Sharleen, Amber and Stephen, I am so very sorry once again to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all and the Lord's angels are surrounding you with comfort and love.
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