Lyda Ruth Carey's Obituary
Born September 15, 1918 to William Aaron Thomas Newman and Minnie Mae Davis in Clarksville, TX. She passed away December 19, 2010 in Garland, TX. Lyda Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Curtis L. Carey. She is survived by son, Curtis W. Carey and wife Laveda; daughter, Maegene Reeves and husband Ronnie; daughter, Dorothy Stephens and Louis Hopkins; and son Tom Carey and wife Linda; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-granchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine, Christine and Janie; and brother, Taylor. She was past president of VFW Ladies Auxillary and a Past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge. She was a member of Eastern Star, a long time member of Temple Baptist Church of Garland, and retired from TI. The family will receive friends starting at 1:30 prior to service. Service will be 3:30, Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Restland Memorial Chapel. interment to follow.
What’s your fondest memory of Lyda?
What’s a lesson you learned from Lyda?
Share a story where Lyda's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Lyda you’ll never forget.
How did Lyda make you smile?