Carmi Pettiford Carr

Obituary of Carmi Pettiford Carr Carmi Pettiford Carr, 94 was received into God’s presence Tuesday evening, June 23, 2017 from the Texas Veterans Home. She was born Monday, March 26, 1923 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Bishop Otho and Odell Pettiford, pastors of God’s House Church. A woman before her time, she was passionate about her faith, advocating organic healthy eating and teaching women wisdom and the science of homemaking. Sarcoidosis took her eyesight but not her insight, fight, or influence! She was Co-founder of Bethlehem Temple of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, preceded in death by her loving husband and founder, the Honorable District Elder Clayton Carr and 11 siblings. Mother Carr leaves to cherish a legacy of faith and love: 2 siblings, Emma Pearson of Albuquerque, NM and Timothy Pettiford (Rosetta) of Torrence, CA; 3 daughters: Dr. Pauline Eddings (Pastor David), Shirley Washington (Pastor Daniel), and Adele Johnson (Bishop Richard); 10 grandchildren: Sheri Dobbins (Hilton), Richard C. Johnson, David Eddings II (Deanna), Daniel Washington II (Rosemarie), Dr. Keith Johnson (Dr. Tiffani), Dr. Debra Kerney (Pastor Perry), Michael Washington (Mariam), Karen Dykes, Esq. (Lt. Antoine), Carma Lisa Washington; 15 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual sons and daughters; and an exceptional care-giver, Stephanie Rosales. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Destiny Family Christian Center, located at 9615 Dyer St. El Paso, TX 79924. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the church. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit our online registry www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.