Awilda McDaniel Karr's Obituary
Awilda Elizabeth McDaniel was born in Dallas, Texas on February 23, 1932 and, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2022 at the age of 90. Awilda was the daughter of Lois Joseph McDaniel and Mary Virginia Hinman McDaniel of Dallas,Texas. She attended North Dallas High School where she was a member of the Thalian Club in 1947 and, graduated from North Dallas High School in January of 1949. She married Duaine Omera Karr on March 18, 1949 at the City Temple Presbyterian Church of Dallas. The couple had two children, Kathleen and Mark Karr. On January 1, 1961 the family moved from Dallas to 614 Worcester Way in Richardson, Texas.
Shortly after their marriage the couple joined the Skillman Avenue Church of Christ in Dallas. Awilda was a member of the Waterview Church of Christ in Richardson at the time of death.
Awilda was preceded in death by husband Duaine Karr on January 18, 1984, father Lois Joseph McDaniel on November 2, 1976 and, mother Mary Virginia Hinman Lancaster on July 12, 1997. She was also preceded in death by son-in-law Thomas Bass of Paris, Texas on March 3, 2021.
She is survived by half-brother Joseph McDaniel Jr. of Houston, daughter Kathleen Bass of Paris, Texas, son Mark Karr and, daughter-in-law Janet Duncan Karr of Richardson. Five grandchildren Cassandra, Crystal, Jennifer, Jeff and, Joey. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren Desarae, Hannah, Penny, Adam and, Maggy.
Graveside services will be held at Restland Cemetery on April 1, 2022 at 2:00PM.
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