Mrs. Iona Carr

Iona Carr was born July 27, 1934, in Selma, Arkansas to Rev. William McKinley Lucas and Lula Bell (De Shazer) Lucas. She was the youngest of eight children born to this union. She was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters, Marie Williams, Lena Mae Hicks, and three brothers, Willis Lucas, Dea. Jerry Lucas, infant William McKinley Lucas, Jr., and her daughter, Marsha Carr.
Iona was a very active youth, whether it be climbing trees for fruit or just trying to keep up with her brother s, who gave her the nickname of plum. The Lucas family members were all active in church. There were also plenty of duties to keep them busy like chores, picked cotton, chopped wood and walked seven to eight miles to school and eight to mention a few. At the end of day they would have homework and Bible Study with their father. She accepted Christ at an early age at Sixteen Section in Selma, Arkansas. She sang in the choir, participated in Sunday School and always gave the welcome, as a child, on various programs
Iona attended public school in Monticello, Arkansas Drew County School District. She enjoyed her studies and was also a star athlete on the girls basketball team. She graduated from Drew County High School on May 21, 1953.
After moving to Kansas City, MO in 1954, Iona met the love of her life Ivy Carr while in Nursing School at Research Hospital. They were united in marriage on November 16, 1954. Soon after, Iona moved to California to be with her husband who was serving in the Marines. To this union 4 children were born, Ron (Ronnie), Marsha, Lynn, and Regina. Mr. & Mrs. Carr enjoyed a long-lasting marriage of 65 years.
Iona united with the Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A.M. Hudson. Where she participated in Sunday School and was a member of the Ruth Circle. She was always willing to help where needed.
Iona continued her education and complete one year of Junior college. She later enrolled at the Aline Jefferson Beauty School where she received her Cosmetology License for the State of Missouri on January 16, 1961. She was crowned Queen of Cosmetology in 1980.
She worked as a beautician for more than 50 years. She was well known for her professionalism and well respected. She also worked as a manager for Volume Services at the Chiefs and Royals Stadium where she retired after 20 years of service.
Iona leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 65 years, Mr. Ivy Carr, her sister, Mrs. Mae H. Goolsby, her children, Ron (Ronnie) Carr, Lynn Carr, Regina Carr Higgins (Brian, Sr.),
(4) grandchildren, (8) great-grand children and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022, 11:00am at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. Interment XII Gates Memorial Gardens. Visitation 10:00am-11:00am at the church Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.
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