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Dr. Martha M. Carr
1958 - 2017
Dr. Martha M. Carr
1958 - 2017
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Martha Carr Obituary
She was born in Warwick, R.I. and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island. She received her masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Notre Dame and further studied at the Max Planck Institute in Munich, Germany.
Dr. Carr joined the faculty of the University of Georgia in 1987 where she was honored for her research and teaching and received numerous grants. She was honored during half time at Stanford Stadium as one of the outstanding faculty of the University of Georgia. She received the Aderhold Distinguished Professorship in the College of Education and was past President of the Educational and Psychological Division of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Carr was a member of the Notre Dame Club of Athens.
A Memorial Mass will be held at the Catholic Center at UGA on Friday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. At a future date to be announced a memorial service will be held on the University of Georgia campus. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Athens Area Humane Society of Watkinsville, GA or to the Jeanette Rankin Foundation of Athens, GA.
Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bridgesfuneral.com
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Liz Houde
April 20, 2018
One of my oldest, dearest friends. I cant believe you wont be coming to ri next summer for our annual birthday and barbecue. I miss you.
Nicole Barned
August 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Miranda, Margaret, Paul, and Brian during this difficult time. Dr. Carr will forever be missed.
Glenn Tucker
August 8, 2017
Dr. Marty was such a cool and totally dedicated scientist. She started teaching at UGA in 1987, the year before I graduated from undergraduate school there.
Miranda, I want you to know that "they don't make 'em like your Mom anymore".
God bless you and your family during this difficult time. You now have a beautiful angel keeping guard over you in heaven.
The animals at the Humane Society are sending up their prayers to your family, too. :-)
Glenn Tucker - Athens, GA
David Cole
August 8, 2017
Miranda, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time.
I pray that a recall of pleasant memories, celebrations, and happy times will grant you the courage and strength to weather this thick storm as you strive to accept the things that we cannot change.
May Dr. Carr's sweet soul rest in perfect peace!
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Nancy Worley
August 8, 2017
I was so saddened by the loss of this brilliant, dear woman. My heart felt condolences to Margaret, Miranda, Paul, Brian and Richard. May God comfort you as only He can. You are all in my prayers. Much love!
Martha Alibali
August 7, 2017
Marty was an insightful scholar and a kind and generous colleague. I will miss her.
Tarek Grantham
August 7, 2017
Miranda and family of Marty Carr, I hope the good memories and joyous time that you had with your loved one will comfort you in the months and years ahead. As I reflect, I am honored to share that Marty was a special colleague because she inspired me to strive to be courageous and compassionate in my work at UGA. She modeled important ways in which to support my students and to have high expectations of them. With university matters, I could often rely on Marty to help me sift through minutia and to find clarity and purpose. Around town, I fondly recall living on the east side and seeing Marty jog for miles down Whit Davis Rd., even while pregnant Miranda. As a new faculty member in the late 90s, I thought that Marty was wonder woman, giving of herself in many ways and accomplishing so much. I know the fruit of her labor and care for others will live on for generations. Peace and Blessings Miranda and family.
David Uttal
August 7, 2017
Marti was a wonderful friend and scholar. She will be missed very much
Ron Riley
August 6, 2017
Marty was a truly wonderful person with a great sense of humor and everyone who knew her loved her. She will be missed.
Hillary Steiner
August 5, 2017
Marty did more to influence my career than anyone else. She was so patient with me as floundered around trying to find my passion. She was a wonderful woman and so many people will miss her. Miranda and the rest of the family--I am very sorry for your loss.
Beth Kurtz-Costes
August 5, 2017
Marty was a generous, fun-loving, and faithful friend, and a smart and insightful scientist. I will miss her very much.
Dick & Eileen Sinda
August 5, 2017
Praying for your family at this sad time.
Mary Kurtz
August 4, 2017
Such a sad passing. Praying for peace and calm for you. Love does not die.
Bridges Funeral Home, Inc.
August 4, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Paula Schwanenflugel
August 4, 2017
Miranda, Marge, and siblings of Marty, I am so sorry for your loss. Marty was a good friend and colleague. I will miss her collaborative spirit, her honesty and clear sightedness, her sense of humor, and her basic kindness forever. I wish you the best as you move forward in your life.
Adeya Powell
August 4, 2017
We will miss you Dr. Carr.
Marty with doctoral student, Noparat Sricharoen, Spring 2016
Bonnie Cramond
August 4, 2017
Marty was an incredible woman in so many ways. She will be sadly missed, but her legacy lives on in her work, her students, and her wonderful daughter, Miranda.
Ann Tackett
August 4, 2017
Miranda, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing...she was such a wonderful person and neighbor (she lived next door to us before she married your dad). You were in our first grade at Barnett Shoals and I always loved you, your mom and dad. God bless you and your family in this loss.
DORIS RENTZ
August 4, 2017
MIRANDA AND RICHARD MY HEART IS SO SAD FOR THE BOTH OF YOU. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.
Frances Whitten
August 3, 2017
Richard & Miranda, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful loved one Martha. What a lovely lady she was. I have been keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers that you will feel the comfort of the beautiful memories you have of your time with her on this earth. God Bless you and yours. Frances Lester Whitten
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