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Carol Park

1962 - 2016

Carol Park obituary, 1962-2016, Houston, TX

BORN

1962

DIED

2016

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Carol Park Obituary

Carol Lynn Park gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas. She was born on October 1, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Saville and Mary Steptoe, sibling to Stephen Steptoe and Mary Pruett. Carol was preceded in death by her mother Mary and granddaughter Felicity. She is survived by her father Saville; husband Michael Park, two children Crista Steptoe and Phalen Christensen; three grandchildren Luis, Nevaeh and Levi. Carol will always be remembered for her acts of kindness, love, strength, wisdom and energy. She truly deserves her wings, ride free, vaya con dios. Forever in our hearts and always on our minds.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 5:00pm-9:00pm, at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Ave, Houston, Texas 77023

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Nov. 28, 2016.

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Christmas 2013

Crista Steptoe

January 3, 2017

I honestly still don't believe it's real. I still go to text and call you. I always expect a call or text from you. I look at your house across from my job and expect you to walk out and wave driving off in my truck. I expect the baked goods you always brought me at work. I walk into your house and the smell and feel aren't the same. I expect you to smash cake into my face on birthdays, in which 2 birthdays you have missed. The feeling of losing you is so unreal. Your face and love are truly missed and the saying is true. You don't realize what you got until its gone. Except I knew what I had and now that your gone I don't want to realize that you're no longer here. Levi asks about you almost everyday. I don't know what to say but grandmas gone to heaven. Even at that he doesn't understand. Luis and Nevaeh say they wish you were here especially on holidays. I can truly say that Christmas wasn't Christmas without your bright smile and corky sense of humor. My God only knows how bad my heart and soul hurt that you're not here to hold me when I cry or get on my nerves. Felicity's anniversary was extremely hard not having you to vent to. My heart is so empty and my mind is so full of you. I just wish this never happened. I love you more than life and I just pray time makes things easier. I honestly don't think it will, because our bond was something nobody could touch or understand. I just wish I could shut my brain off for one day to maybe get some rest. Mommy I miss you and I will never let your amazingness be forgotten. RIH mommy always in heart always on my mind. <3 Love your Baby Girl

Traci

December 24, 2016

Carol.... thank you for showing me love and joy over the years! I will never forget the day you married Mike and you came into the Dutchman w your princess crown on or how you sang 'Mustang Sally' w all your girls! I will miss your cute laugh w a snort! Your time here was cherished~ live on~ you've earned your wings~ ride on sister~ until later....

Ruth Townes

December 11, 2016

It's a tribute to the kind of person you were to have so many people wish you a"fly free". You were truly loved by many.

lea ann deaton

December 9, 2016

We miss you my friend and sis you maybe out of sight but always in our hearts we will meet again and laugh together as we always did. I Love you always and forever..Cheers Sis

Jesse Evans

December 9, 2016

I always will remember you as a strong and kind hearted women. You will be missed by everyone. Tell the day we see each other again. Love ya.

December 9, 2016

My friend my Sis we have laughed an cried together through the years I miss you and love you forever. You watch over your kids and grandchildren you maybe out of sight but you are in our hearts forever. Till we meet again Sis ride free

Lea Ann Deaton
PS. Give my mom a big hug love you!!

Debbie Stanfield-Heath

December 9, 2016

R.I.P in my sweet friend. You will never be forgotten and forever in my heart.

Tisa Walker

December 9, 2016

I love you Carol. I will miss your calls, text, smiles, laughter, crazy wins, just everything about you. You will forever be in my heart. I await the day when we see each other again and laugh and cry about this crazy thing we all call life..

Peggy

December 8, 2016

No woman will ever ride on the back of my bike like you! Till we meet again for our next ride. RIP my friend. Love and miss you.

W/D Peggy Sue

Mandy Threet

December 8, 2016

Carol had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off her back. She always knew how to make me smile and laugh and always had the right words to say. She was more than a friend she was family going to miss her so much fly free Aunt Carol love you until we meet again.

Grace Gonzalez

December 4, 2016

My dear friend Carol Park, I will miss you calling me "Chica". I'll even miss your corky laugh. You'll always have a special place in my heart. My heart is sad knowing that when I come to Houston i just can't pick the phone to call you. I believe in prayer and you know you will always be in my prayers my Chica. I love you and I know I will see you again. Now your free - heaven will enjoy you.

Charlie Jordan

December 4, 2016

Sure was gonna make you snort one more time...it will just have to wait.Lots of hugs and rest in peace.

December 4, 2016

Carol...you were truly an Angel here on Earth! I have no doubt that you are a Grand Angel in Heaven! You will have Mighty Wing of Glory! You will truly be Missed but never Forgotten! Love always my friend...Cindy

Bren Cobb

December 4, 2016

I will never forget all the times I would run up to you at the 34th & would yell out "hey aunt carol!" and you would always go "heyy baby girl!!". You were such a free spirit, a kind hearted soal. A good person inside and out. I remember you always getting me and Mary lynn something at any benefit we went to, & you would always say "those are my nieces over there!" I'll always miss your snort, & all the times you almost peed yourself from laughing so hard. You always made me feel apart of the family. You were so welcoming, always making someone laugh & I will never forget you Aunt Carol. I love you so much! Rest easy love and I will see you again :)

Jane Sanders

December 3, 2016

RIP Carol I will miss you always and I know I will think of you often. Ride on with the angels.

Julie Steptoe

December 2, 2016

Carol, you will truly be missed, I will miss your smile and kindness. I know deep down inside that you will always be with us. I love you and will miss you tremendously.

Annie Perez Quiroz

December 2, 2016

Our condolences to all the Steptoe and Park family. I only remember Caroline as a little girl. Truly a free spirit. May you rest in peace cousin.

Ruth Steptoe Townes

December 2, 2016

You were a good friend and a source of strength to all that needed it, Carol, Rest In Peace.

Alice Edwards

December 2, 2016

RIP Carol. I knew you only a short time but you were always so friendly and smiling! My sincere condolences to your family. May your light shine down on them always.

Tisa Walker

December 2, 2016

Carol, you have been my friend, my sister I never had, my partner in good times and bad times...I miss you so much my heart hurts....you were an angel here on earth...now your a Angel in heaven. You have earned your wings. Fly free beautiful...until we meet again . I will never forget you. I love you.

Angela Ramos

December 2, 2016

I always had comfort knowing if I needed you I could just look over my shoulder and you would be right there. Maybe this still stands true and you are closer to us than ever before. Words can't describe how much I miss you and love you. I will forever cherish our memories and have comfort knowing you are in a better place. Missing your laughter, tears, making me snort after you would snort, your big heart and your smile. Love you always. ❤❤

Angela Ramos

December 2, 2016

I always had comfort knowing if I needed you I could just look over my shoulder and you would be right there. Maybe this still stands true and you are closer to us than ever before. Words just can't describe how much I miss you and love you. I will forever cherish our memories and have comfort knowing you are in a better place. Missing your laughter, tears, making me snort after you would snort, your big heart and your smile. Love you always. ❤❤

Paula Clemow

December 2, 2016

RIP my friend you will be missed ride free with the angels we will meet again love u.

Roxanne Adams

December 2, 2016

I have many memories and miss you much, you were taken too soon but The Lord has bigger plans for you as one of his brightest angels

Jennifer Stark

December 1, 2016

She will be missed its been a long time but ur an angle now tell my mom hi and we love her when u meet up with her to soon to leave but ur flying over and ur a angle and u r a good mom grandmother and friend and will be missed

Joy Spatafora

December 1, 2016

This world will not be the same without you. Love you!!

Ashley Stull

December 1, 2016

Carol was the sweetest women you could know. She knew how to make you smile and laugh. Every time I was around her she would make me laugh and when she started laughing I would laugh harder cause she would snort when she would laugh. I am going to miss her so much! Fly free pretty lady.

What an awesome friend

Grace Gonzalez

December 1, 2016

Just having lunch and some laughs

Grace Gonzalez

December 1, 2016

Samantha Erath

December 1, 2016

I love you momma Carol !! Ride with the spirit! Always in our hearts and on our minds !!! till we meet again !!

nathan nelzen

December 1, 2016

one of a kind. an unforgettable human being and a woman that blessed every heart and life that she touched...

Krystil Ravenell-Samuel

December 1, 2016

I did not know you personally but from all of the prayers and support, I can tell you had a nice heart and was a great mother!!! You legacy will continue to thrive through your children and grandchildren!! R. I. H.!!!!!!!

Jody French

December 1, 2016

A true friend and partner in crime. You will be truly missed but hopefully your humor and laughter will be forefront in everyone's mind. Much love, ride on girl!

Crista Steptoe

December 1, 2016

Words can't express how saddened and emotional I am over the loss of such an amazing woman. We shared a bond that can not be replaced. She was my best-friend and everything in between. I can't even concentrate anymore. Her smile was contagious and her beauty, both inside and out was enough to knock you out. She was definitely an angel on earth and this will be one of the hardest things i ever have to go thru. Mommy i miss you and I love you to the stars and back a million times. "If I could Turn Back Time" I truly get the meaning of that song now. <3 Always in my heart and always on my mind. Ride free mommy..

N. Burnett

December 1, 2016

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. Carol was a caring, giving and unselfish person. I will remember her quick wittiness, little snort when she thought something was funny and her all out happy self. I can see her with all her sistas singing ,dancing, and cutting up as she often did. Know she is in our hearts and her family is in our thoughts and prayer's. Ride on sister ride home. For peace and the wind will always be with you.

Briana S.

December 1, 2016

Family events will never be the same without hearing your voice or seeing your face. I'll miss my Christmas socks each year...I love you so much, Aunt Cowcow. I know you're rolling your eyes at that. But I do! Love you and miss you always!

Bren Cobb

December 1, 2016

You were such a kind hearted person. You would of done anything for your babies! I have so many memories of me running up to you at the 34th yelling "hey aunt carol" and you were always like "hey baby girl!". I remember you always buying me and Mary Lynn something at any benefit we were at. & You would always say "those are my nieces over there!" You never took crap from anyone. You were strong and sweet all at the same time. I will never forget all the times you almost pee'd yourself from laughing! & every time I came over you would ask if I was hungry or if I had eaten. I'll always miss you Aunt Carol. You were such a light in all of our lives!

Crista Steptoe

December 1, 2016

Paul Roberts

December 1, 2016

R.I.P. & G.B.N.F. Ride free now Carol

Janice Deming

November 29, 2016

RIP Carol, You have earned your wings and know that you are always in our Hearts!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Love Janice and Joe

Patti Parrish

November 29, 2016

RIP Carol, you put up a hard fight. It's time for you to rest now. God will watch over your family and friends.

With Love,
Patti and Randy

Debbie Weggemann

November 29, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Gone but not forgotten. Ride free, till we meet again. Love Debbie and Bobby Weggemann.

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