Carolyn Harris Whittington James

1943 - 2020

Fort Worth- Carolyn Harris Whittington James, 77, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Memorial Service: Due to COVID-19, a celebration of life will be delayed until sometime in 2021.

Carolyn, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, teacher and friend was born Aug. 8, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas. She grew up in Lockney, Texas and received her undergraduate degree in commercial art from Southern Methodist University. She later received her Masters of Education from Texas Tech University. She began her career as a commercial artist and ended it as a teacher for over 30 years. Her career included seeing her commercial designs pop up on television and movie screens across the country as well as painting President Nixon and presenting to him. She was inspired by education, the students she taught and received many accolades as an outstanding educator throughout her career.

Carolyn's life was characterized by her faith in God and her love and devotion to her many friends and family. Carolyn or "Grammy" loved being a grandmother to her five grandchildren as well as helping people. She had a great sense of humor, the best laugh and was always smiling. She was generous, kind and took great pride in spoiling her kids and grandkids, especially with her impromptu gifts and wonderful cooking. Her selfless and positive attitude was an inspiration to everyone around her. She was very loved and all who knew her will dearly miss her.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Lucille Harris and husband Troy Wayne James.

Survivors: Children, Ron Whittington and wife, Dierdre of Flower Mound, Texas and Rainey Smith and husband, Travis of Fort Worth; sister, Joan of Albuquerque, N.M.; along with five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; and many friends.