Melba Kay Eubank Carr, 58, of Waco passed away at her home on January 10, 2015, after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday January 24, 2015, at Speegleville Baptist Church in Speegleville, Texas, with Pastor Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.
Mrs. Carr was born on September 29, 1956, in Bryan, Texas, to Fred and Katie McCleney Eubank. She was a member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She attended schools in Bryan and later moved to Bellmead, Texas, where she attended LaVega High School. She met John “on a rainy Sunday, but never expected to see each other again”. John later asked her to marry him while dancing at the Green Valley Ranch.
Melba married John Edward Carr on October 26, 1974, in Waco. Together they fulfilled their passion of caring for others. They were members of the Moonlighters CB Club. Both earned their Emergency Care Attendant certification and worked on the ambulance together. She was always involved in the Women’s Auxiliary in the many fire stations that John was a part of. She loved dancing and met many of their lifelong friends at the local dance hall. She was active in her children’s activities. She was team mom and on the Board of Directors at LaVega Little League where she enjoyed the many years of baseball and the friendships that were made along the way. Mom was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, friend, and MiMi to all.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John Carr; son, James David Carr and wife, Jennifer of Corpus Christi; daughter, Sarah Kay Carr of Waco; two sisters, Lou Ann Eubank and Janice Eubank Matcek both of Bryan and brother Randall Eubank of Kurten; grandchildren, Makayla, Andrew, Alyssa, T’Kiyah, Torie and Grayson; nieces, Christine Busby, Mandi Martin, Misti Martin, Victoria Wagner, Ashley Eubank; nephews Aubrey Eubank, Donald Gilbert, Justin Gilbert; and several great nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to her daughter, Sarah; friend, Marvin Berry, and Bluebonnet Hospice for their care of Melba during her illness.
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
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I’m so sorry. It’s so painful to say goodbye to someone you love, even though we know that her soul has moved to heaven and we will see her again someday.
Melba I so sorry for not comming to see u more I miss you and hope u r much better mow
Carr Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go to you at this time.
God bless.
John, James and Sarah I am sorry for your loss. It has been years since I have seen your Mom. She was a good and caring person. Raising our kids and baseball was our priority back in the day. Praying for strength during this time of sadness .
John and kids So sorry for your loss. Melba was a joy to be friends with. You guys hang tough and keep your chin up for she is never going to hurt again. She can always look down at you guys and smile
so very sorry John and family. I hate cancer
Lou Ann, Janice, Randy and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of Melba Kay. God has another Beautiful Angel in Heaven and she will always watch over all y’all…Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin and Bobby Penicka
John, James David & Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. We had so many good time together.
I am very sorry. May God bless you during this difficult time. I have very fond memories of staying with my cousin during our childhood. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Dear John and family sorry to hear about your loss . Keeping you all in our prayers . God bless. Steve and Cindy Parrish..
Uncle John…James and Sarah…
So sorry for your loss. Our condolances during this time. I will miss Melba. She was so sweet…kind and caring. We ill all rejoice one day heaven where there will be no more pain…sorrow…sadness. These things shall be wiped away.
Prayers and condolances from our family Uncle John…James and Sarah.
Dear James and Jennifer,
My prayers are with you both.
Phyllis Hankins
So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this time.