Obituary
Mother Dorothy Mae Hearron Carr, born on November 2, 1927, was the seventh of thirteen children born to the late Frank and Mimie Hearron. Mother Carr was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She received her education from the Public School System. On July 27,1944, she married the late John Lewis Carr of Rentiesville, Oklahoma. To this union, six children were born: Johnnetta, Benita, John III, Terry, Denise, and Estellar Carr. At a young age, she accepted Christ into her life. She served as a faithful Member of New Testament Pentecostal Church, for over 70 years under Founder Chief Apostle Leona McGee, Apostle Blanch Rancher, and until her death, Dr. Christine Dunn. With God’s favor and strength, Mother Carr helped the church in many capacities. She had a helping hand with the youth department during special holiday productions. She also was the lead singer for the New Testament General Assembly Choir, Choir Director, Primary Sunday School Teacher, Radio Broadcast Announcer, Church Maintenance Worker, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Church Clerk, and Building Fund Fundraiser. “Grandma Dorothy,” as she was affectionately called by many, asserted a strong presence in the Kansas Public Schools system by attending PTA Meetings, school plays and programs, recitals, musicals, concerts, talent shows, F. L. Schlagle Gospel Choir engagements and competitions. No matter whose child you were, she supported them all. She held the New Testament Junior Choir dear to her heart. Every Sunday morning she loved to hear and watch them mature into great singers. Not only did she minister and instruct the youth and young mothers, but she imparted wisdom to the young mothers on how to care for their husbands and children. She had these sayings for young mothers: “Oh I like your new shirt!!! Where’s the rest of your outfit?” Never judging, but loving, kind, and respectful. Remembering that she was once young and we needed to be patient and teach the youth. She truly fought the good fight of faith and actually finished the course of the race set that was before her. Two of her children, Johnnetta and John, preceded her in death, along with all of her brothers: Clifton, Christopher, William, Luther, and Roosevelt, and six of her sisters: Roosetta, Iola, Ruth,Voysie, Sweetie, and Shirley. She leaves to cherish her memory a son Terry Carr (Victoria) of Kansas City, MO; daughters: Benita Edwards (Leroy) of Kansas City, KS, Denise Holloway (Melvin) Overland Park, KS, and Estellar Fuller; her sister, Senora Carter of Kansas City, KS; special daughters, Susan Lally and Kay Miller, a host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, church family, and friends.
Order of Service “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.� (Philippians 1:21-23, KJV) Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Old Testament Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Marie Vance New Testament Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Madelyn Douglas Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Evelyn Hill Dance Ministry . . . . . . . . . Women of Praise & Granddaughters/Great -granddaughter Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Testament Pentecostal Youth Choir Acknowledgments & Condolences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missionary Carmia Fornsworth Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister David Edwards Expressions from Family & Friends (One Minute, please) Musical Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Choir Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elder Terry Carr Words of Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Christen Dunn & Evangelist Esteller Fuller Altar Call Departing Glance Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Dorothy Mae Hearron-Carr
Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN Rodney Edwards/Tinesha Moore Edwards Lavita Edwards-Davis/Ronnel Davis, Jr. Terry Edwards/ Milicient Edwards David Edwards Patresha Edwards Clifton Edwards Jason Carr/ Rina Carr Carl Haines John Carr IV Tanya Carr Michelle Carr Constance Carr- Scales/ Lawrence Scales Justin Carr Chalmous Mckinney-Carr
Janai Counce Treasure Edwards Cherish Jefferson Terrell Edwards Indya Edwards Terry Edwards Jr
Detauraius Burkes Jr Don’Yaie Boyd Durell Thomas Jr Emmani Sayles David Thomas Michael Martin Jr. Javon Carr Jalon Carr Tyra Carr
Chanel Irvin- Mitchell/ Eric Mitchell Michelangelo Irvin II Shawantre (Pearl) Fuller
Malik Jones Davion Taft Daniel (DJ)Taft Savion Taft
Timisha Rhodes Timothy Rhodes Jr DeShaun Rhodes Gabriel Jarret
Lawrence Scales Jr Journey Scales
Tysheana Carr-Shepherd/ Deandra Shepherd Tarrah Carr Patricia Thompson -Hooker Melanie Thompson GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN Rodney Edwards Jr Riley Edwards Ryan Edwards Jada Davis Jaliya Davis Ronnell Davis Jr Tameira Edwards Tajonay Edwards Terry Edwards
Malachi Rucker Iszayah Rucker Easton Mitchell E’lajah Mitchell Amare Michelle Irvin Isaac Irvin Lenai Johnson Lenya Johnson Domque Banks Leandre Boyd Deangelo Boyd Natalie Washington Tyree Carr Adreana Shepherd
Acknowledgment
The family of our beloved Dorothy Mae Hearron-Carr would like to express our most sincere appreciation for your prayers, words of comfort, and all the genuine acts of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness has meant so much to our family and will never be forgotten. May God bless you all.
Active Pallbearers
Jason Carr David Edwards
Justin Carr John Carr IV Terry Edwards Michaelangelo Irvin II
Honorary Pallbearers
Clifton Edwards Chalmous McKinney Carr
Rodney Edwards Timothy Rhodes Melvin Hollaway Leroy Edwards
Interment
Twelve Gates Memorial Gardens 9500 Bannister Rd s Kansas City, Missouri 64134 Bishop Cleven Washington, Officiant
Professional Services
J. W. Jones Memorial Chapel 703 N 10th Street s Kansas City KS 66102 Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics (Memphis, TN) (901) 257-9124