Maxine Carr

Maxine Vernell Carr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died Tuesday, June 12 at Groesbeck LTC Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Maxine was born in Limestone County on October 13, 1923 to Charlie and Nellie Shelton. She married Robbie Paul Carr on April 30, 1940. They shared 72 years together, residing most of their lives in the Limestone County area. They had two children, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who brought her much joy. Maxine was a homemaker and accomplished seamstress who loved to cook and always had a smile and some fresh-baked sweet ready to share. She lived a long, full life enjoying her family, friends and farm. Funeral services were conducted by Richard Williams of the Groesbeck Church of Christ on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:00am. Pallbearers were: grandson, Chad Carr; great-grandson, Davis Szanto; nephew, Larry Shelton; Murray Stacy, John Kopp and Fred Parmley. The service was followed by a graveside prayer at Old Union cemetery in the community Maxine called home. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles Henry Carr; grandson, David Szanto; son-in-law, Lloyd Szanto; brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Dorothy Shelton; and brother-in-law, Joe Alexander. She is survived by her husband; daughter, Paula Szanto of Lake Limestone; daughter-in-law, Julia Beard Carr of Houston; four grandchildren and their spouses: Charlyn and Murray Stacy of Flower Mound, Traci and John Kopp of Cedar Park, Bradley and Rebecca Carr of Canada, Chad and Amanda Carr of Waco; nine great-grandchildren: Davis Szanto of Dallas, Carson and Caroline Stacy of Flower Mound, Taylor and Jenna Kopp of Cedar Park, Cade and Cannon Carr of Waco, and Alyssandra and Jayden Fluet of Canada; her sister, Bonnie Alexander of Riesel and many nieces and nephews.