Cherry Jerene Carr

Cherry Jerene Carr age 79 of Newcastle, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 19, 2017. She was born May 3, 1938 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was one of nine children born to Charley Robert Davis and Rebecca Jane (Powell) Davis. Cherry grew up in Sallisaw where she graduated from high school with the class of 1955. After high school she attended Springfield Baptist Bible College for one year. The next year she moved to Oklahoma City and began working for O G & E. While living in OKC she married Billy Hawkins in 1957 and together they had two daughters, Deborah and Paula. After only five short years of marriage Bill passed away in January 1962. A year and half later Cherry married David Bruce Carr on May 6, 1963 and moved to a small farm in Newcastle where together they raised their two daughters. While her daughters were in school, Cherry was active in their school activities and their 4-H projects. She also was active in the Newcastle Community and was on the McClain County Election Board for 30 years. For many years, Cherry and Bruce owned and managed rental properties in Newcastle. In 1993 they built the first Motel in Newcastle called the "Bruce Carr Motor Inn". They sold the motel in 1994, it is still in operation today under a different name. Cherry was a faithful Christian and a member of the Newcastle First Baptist Church since moving to Newcastle. She taught preschool Sunday school for many years. In her later years as her health began to fail, she lived in Norman at The Gardens at Rivermont. For enjoyment Cherry loved spending time with grandchildren, going to the beach, playing dominoes, going to basketball games and having family get-togethers. Cherry will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. She was a special sister, aunt and a dear friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by: Parents, Charley and Rebecca Davis; Husband, Bruce Carr on August 30, 2007; Brothers and sisters, Oleta Sanders, Lillie Pinson, Leland Davis, Velma Randolph, Doris Walker and Lawrence Davis; She is survived by: Daughters, Deborah Williams and husband David of Lake Jackson, TX, Paula Asperheim and husband Rich of Newcastle, OK; Sisters, Darlene Harris of Sallisaw, Shirley Wynn and husband Richard of San Antonio, TX; Six grandchildren, Jacob Williams of Princeton, TX, Justin Williams of San Diego, CA, Joseph Williams of Cameron, NC, Kaitlynn Williams of San Marcos, TX, Jessica Asperheim of Edmond and Cale Asperheim of Norman. Sister-in-law, Melba Gildone and husband Gilly of Mission, Texas; Brother-in-law, James Hawkins and wife Carole of Van Buren, Arkansas. Many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A visitation with family and friends will be 6:30 to 8:30 PM Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Newcastle. A celebration of life services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle preceding funeral services.

Cherry Jerene Carr

May 3, 1938 - May 19, 2017