Elmira Carr

Elmira Carr obituary, Haines City, FL

Elmira Carr

Elmira Carr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Winter Haven on Jan. 8, 2024.
Obituary of Elmira Carr
Elmira M. Carr, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2024. She passed away at her home, surrounded by her significant other and loving family who prayerfully and lovingly comforted her in her passing.
Elmira was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and shared that love with everyone she knew. Elmira was born Oct. 4, 1938 in Braddock, PA. Elmira spent her career as a nurse. She completed nursing school at Braddock General Hospital. She graduated from Duquesne University with a BS degree. Elmira served in the Air Force for six years, performing duties as a Vietnam flight nurse. She spent her career as a home health nurse. In retirement, she continued to nurse relatives and friends.
Elmira is survived by her significant other, one niece, and two cousins. Elmira had a flair for life and enjoyed making a gathering something special through laughter and fun. She had the best laugh ever and it was infectious. She once said, "for her funeral service she wanted two outfit changes during visitation". She made that comment with her arms reached out, a flip of her hair and a quick turn like a real Diva.
Visitation will be at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, 2425 W. Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, on January 11, from 5 pm to 7 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 12, at 10am at St. John Neumann Church, 501 Carter Rd., Lakeland. Interment will be at a later date at Bushnell National Military Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave, Auburndale.
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January 12, 2024

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January 11, 2024

Marlene Garritano posted to the memorial.

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Marianne Hoppa Warehime

January 12, 2024

I remember meeting Carr as we called her at Aunt Betty Slattery´s house when I was living there. She was very kind and a lot of fun

Marlene Garritano

January 11, 2024

We worked together at Braddock Hospital Maternity Dept. then Visiting Nurse Assoc in Pgh for a number of years. We both were from Braddock, PA. She was a great mentor and dear friend. She was so much fun to be around and had such an infectious laugh. She always loved to decorate the offices we were in and did a beautiful job. In return the day of her retirement as a surprise we decorated a commode chair as her "Throne" and she loved it. She was such a good sport. Elmer you truly have gained your reward in heaven. May you RIP my friend. Sincere condolences to Gerry and Family. Love Marlene Garritano

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