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 Carey Theresa Collier
Carey Theresa Collier, 77, family matriarch, earned her wings and took leave of this Earth on Oct. 17, 2020.
Carey was born in Greenville, Texas on Nov. 1, 1942 to Kenneth Devereaux Collier and Theresa Mae Bramblett Collier.
Carey's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is long-standing and brings comfort to her family. Carey firmly believed that we all are part of God's plan, and when our purpose has been accomplished on this Earth, that He will bring us home to Heaven. Carey has gone home.
The 1940s-50s was the most wonderful era in America, and Carey grew up in Greenville, Texas - a great place to grow up. Everybody knew everybody, they never locked their doors, and kids could play outside until dark without fear of anything.
Growing up on Lee Street with her friends, Joe Jacobs, Nancy Franklin, John Denney, Betty Wilson - just to name a few - was so much fun, but some grown-ups thought they were juvenile delinquents because Nancy and Carey were always picking flowers out of pretty gardens in the neighborhood and taking them home to their mothers! As Carey grew up and went to junior high, more friends were made and more adventures occurred. Seeing Elvis sing at the Municipal Building was a highlight of her youth that she talked about for the rest of her life.
In 1985, Carey moved to Austin, Texas, where she worked and retired from IBM in July of 2013. After retirement, Carey was able to dedicate more time to her family, her gourd club, her garden, her art, and most especially her baking.
As all will attest, Carey loved to cook for people. Her sourdough bread, jams and jellies would make your mouth water. Her family looked forward to Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, when Carey would cook the entire meal and desserts. There were also the traditional Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and "just get together" cookouts. Entertaining her family and friends was a highlight in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Theresa Collier in 1973; and her granddaughter, Chelsea Mae Harper in 1990.
Carey is survived by her daughter, Elinka Morrison Harper and husband, Ricky, her daughter, Terri Morrison Surgent and husband, John; her step-daughter, Samantha Kellie Baker. Carey is also survived by eight grandchildren, Amanda, Danny, Matthew, Brandi, Taylor, Karly, Trent, and Austin; 12 great-grandchildren, Ciera, Cameron, Kaden, Caleb, Seth, Gracie, Kloe, Skarlett, Brooklynn, Gracin, Alyssa and Melody.
In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of her Life will be Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S Congress in Austin, TX.
You may view memorials at www.wcfish.com.
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