Carolyn Willis
Carolyn Frances Willis, 73, of Nederland, died Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born on December 12, 1945, in Orange, to Mabel Wade Cagle and Clarence Carlton Cagle.
Carolyn was born in Orange, Texas, and grew up in the Cove, attending elementary school there. Her family moved to Bridge City where she attended and graduated from Bridge City High School. After high school Carolyn attended Lamar University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree and master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. Carolyn was employed by Nederland Independent School District where she worked for thirty-six years teaching biology, advanced biology, and chemistry. She served as the Head of Science Department for many years. Carolyn was selected Teacher of the Year in 1979 and received the Lamar Medal of Excellence from the Nederland Masonic Lodge in 1991.
Survivors include her husband, Don Willis, of Nederland; sons, Mark Willis, of Long Beach, California and Scott Willis, of Port Arthur; sister, JoAnn Gonzales and her husband, Mike, of Granbury; brother, Jerry Cagle and his wife, Loretta, of Bridge City; sisters-in-law, Sherry Johnson, of Irving and Melanie Shelton and her husband, Raymond, of Big Sandy; brother-in-law, B. J. Willis and his wife, Jean, of Trinidad; and mother-in-law, Dorotha Willis, of Big Sandy.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Cagle; and father-in-law, Dale Willis.
A gathering of Mrs. Willis’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Broussard’s, Nederland, with her interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
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Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098 us 69 nederland texas 77627
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 09/10/2019
- 10:00 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 09/09/2019
- 10:45 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
Comments
Amanda Jo Pynes
I am so sorry for you and your families loss...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family
Christina Gonzalez
She was the most amazing woman. I miss her already.
John Deering
I am so sorry for your loss. She will missed by the many who she helped during her life as a person and educator. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Dolores Larson
Your family remain in my prayers and thoughts at this time. May the many fond memories you have of Carolyn help sustain you in the coming days.
Sergio Lope
Mark, My condolences to you and your family. May she Rest In Peace.
Derek and Lyndsi Chambless
Mrs. Willis was one great teacher and person. She will be missed dearly. Prayers for all!
Charles Willis
Ruth and I are so sorry. We will have you all in our prayers.
TOMMY THIBODEAUX
I am so sorry for you and your families loss.
Maryanne
Keeping your family and you in my prayers. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace.
Mary Jo Chauvin
I am so sorry to hear about Carolyn. She was a amazing woman and a wonderful educator. I had to pleasure of teaching with Carolyn at Central Middle School. We have great memories of those days. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time in their lives.
Brooke Miller
I had Mrs Willis for Science in 7th & 10th grade. She was one of my favorite teachers She will be missed!
Rhonda Richey
Don, I am so sorry for your great loss. God bless.
Lonnie & Janie Mosley
Scott & Family Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You All. Lonnie & Janie
Buddy and Brenda Pillsbury
Don, we are so sorry for your great loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenda (Self) Winseck
It just breaks my heart to hear about Carolyn. I always thought so highly of her, she was a blessing to me when I started teaching at NHS. Don, Mark and Scott please know I am keeping you all in my dearest thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie (Deering) & Timothy Nagy, Cabot, Ar.
Our deepest sympathy on your loss Don. Having recently lost my mom in March 2019, I know how much she was loved & how much she will be missed.
Lynda M Dow
Don, I am so sorry to learn about Carolyn. Malcolm always had a special place in his heart for her. I know how hard this loss is for you and your family. Lynda