Lucille Carroll

Lucille Humphreys Carroll of Huntsville, Texas went to be with her Lord and savior on February 22, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Her faith in God, strong internal will and determined constitution sustained her throughout a long battle with age related health issues. Lucille was born on November 13, 1923 in Oakhurst, Texas to the late William Baty Humphreys and the late Nettie Bessie King. She married Willie Lee (Bill) Carroll on August 7, 1940. They were married more than 56 years before Bill's death on December 28, 1996. Survivors include her daughter, Anita Duke and husband Edward of Huntsville, son Raymond W. Carroll of Huntsville, son, Lee Carroll and wife Mary of Lufkin. Her grandchildren and their families include Lisa Merritt and her son, Michael Joe; William R Pugh,Jr, and his daughters Amanda Renee’ and Tina Marie; Eva C. Hibbard and husband Phillip, and her sons D’Artagnon Miguel and Craig Dewayne; Russell Lee Carroll and wife Deedra and their sons Carson Lee and Michael Cameron; Jeffrey Scott Carroll and wife Shannon and their children Davis Scott and Hannah Kate; Jason Mitchell Carroll and wife Tonya and their daughters Bailee Elizabeth and Kayla Marie; and five great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Gene Martin Humphreys and wife Jeannie as well as, sisters in law, Ina Humphreys and Margaret Humphreys; a brother in law Johnny Lee Carroll and his wife, Edna Mae; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and four brothers, Malcomb Matthew Humphreys, Elmer Zebulon Humphreys, William Vernor Humphreys and Thomas Murel Humphreys, as well as great grand children Daniel Lee Ellis and Athea Rose Dancy Harrison. Lucille was a member of the Pine Prairie Free Will Baptist Church for over 68 years. She dedicated her life to God at an early age and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Through the years she served the church as secretary, treasurer, Sunday school superintendent, homecoming chairperson and vacation Bible school director. She also volunteered her time for numerous projects and chaired the Pine Prairie Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Committee for many years. She spent hours reading the Holy Bible and was quick to correct anyone that misquoted a verse. Her favorite verses include the 23rd Psalms, Romans 8:16-18 and John 14:1-3. Jesus the Way to the Father Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Lucille was a staunch supporter of the former Pine Prairie School and long time member of the schools’ "Mother’s Club". She was a wonderful cook although she never measured anything. It was always a pinch of this and a handful of other ingredients. But it always seemed to turn out just right. Lucille was talented at many hand crafts. She loved to crochet, quilt and embroidery. She and her husband Bill always had a yard full of flowers. She was especially fond of iris, daffodils, gladiolas and roses. Having lived through the great depression era, she was frugal and determined not to throw anything away that might have a future use. She saved everything from jars to magazines and canned the vegetables grown in a large home garden. Her relatives and friends knew they could count on her in time of need. Anything from providing a hot meal to spending hours comforting loved ones in their homes or the hospital. Her other pleasures in life included gospel singing, visiting with family, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 27th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home at 1700 Normal Park Drive in Huntsville, Texas. The funeral service will be conducted at Pine Prairie Free Will Baptist Church on Saturday, February 28th, at 10:00 AM, with Dr.Ken Hugghins,Rev. Paul Morris and Rev. Trent Dykes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Rusty Carroll, Scott Carroll, Jason Carroll, William Pugh, Jr and dear family friends, Edd F. Artherholt Jr. and Fred Koehl. Memorial condolences may be made online to the family at www.shmfh.com

Lucille Carroll

November 13, 1923 - February 28, 2009