Elaine Carolyn Carr

Elaine Carolyn (Clark) Carr peacefully departed this life on February 15, 2026.  She was born on April 24, 1948, in Greer, South Carolina, to the late Rupert (Harry) Clark and Birtie (Bruton) Clark.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved son, Bruce Lamar Carr; daughter, Tina Renae Carr; husband, Andy A. Carr Sr.; grandson, Tyquan Alexander McLeod; two brothers, Robert Lee Clark and Anthony Clark; sister, Helyn Theo Clark; nephew, Kerry Clark; niece, Paulette Clark; sister-in-law, Betty Sue Clark; and a host of eight uncles and eight aunts.

Elaine graduated from Lincoln Elementary and High School, Class of 1966, where she was voted “Most Talented in Music” during her senior year.  She later attended college in Poland Springs, Maine, earning her associate degree.  She retired in 2012 from AT&T after over 40 years of dedicated service.  Throughout her life, she remained steadfast in her faith, loving the Lord with all her heart and sharing that love through song and service.

At the tender age of nine, Elaine was baptized at Enoree Fork Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Lipscombe.  She continued her faithful service there under the late Rev. Harrison and the late Rev. Sweeney.  After relocating to Pontiac, Michigan, she joined Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in 1974.  There, she faithfully served as Minister of Music for 31 years under the late Rev. Alvin Hawkins and later under the late Rev. Billy Allen.  Before her passing,  Mother Carr was a devoted member of St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership Pastor Al J. Terrell.  She also served as Lead Directress of the Citywide Choir and proudly sang and directed with numerous choirs throughout the Pontiac and Detroit areas.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Carolyn Edwards (Frederick) and Angela Carr; one son, Andy Carr Jr.; granddaughters, Kamilah Jackson (Robert), Jeresa Ross, Brandi Carr, Asha Carr, Anaiya Carr, and Alisha Carr; grandsons, Keyon Miller (Chantel), Marquis Carr, Donovan Carr, and Fred Edwards Jr.; great-grandchildren, King Miller, Taylor Stewart-Miller, and Robert J. Jackson III; sister-in-law, Billie Williams; special nieces, Loretta Hill, Tremetris Clark, Carlesia Clark, and Terri Cunningham; nephews, Antoine Clark and Phillip Clark; special goddaughters, Angela Williams, Sue Carey, Sherry Johnson, and Minister Holli Hemphill; special friends, Evelyn Wrens and Cathy Penermon; her beloved god-sister, Louise Henderson; and Shaylor Ray, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Mother Carr will lie in repose on Sunday,  February 22, 2026, at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan, from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church 69 S. Astor St. Pontiac, Michigan.  Family hour will begin at 10:30am and the service will immediately start at 11:00am. Pastor Al J. Terrell, officiating.

Internment will be held in Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac, Michigan, immediately after the service.