Carolyn Montgomery Dever was born to Bennie and Tommie Montgomery on a blessed and wonderful day on October 17, 1954.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Burial: Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery
The service will be live streamed
She received the Lord at a very young age while attending Marshall Chapel where she grew up and flourished. Later, she united with Mt.Olive Baptist Church where she became an active member of many ministries.
Carolyn attended Waco schools, graduating from Jefferson Moore in 1973. Later she embarked on a career in the medical field. She worked at numerous nursing homes, and medical facilities before retiring from the Bellmead Kidney Center due to her health.
Carolyn united with Danny Wagoner in 1972 and, to this union, two children were born. Later in life, in the mid 90’s she united with Wayman Dever.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her baby sister, Barbra (Rudy) Montgomery; and a devoted loving friend, Charles Oliver.
Those who are left to cherish her memory include one son, Reginald (Tasha) Wagoner of Waco; one daughter, Tammy Wagoner of Ft. Worth; Bonus daughter, Latrina Wagoner of Waco; two brothers, Marvin (Bertha)Montgomery of Conroe and Bobby (Donna) Montgomery of Waco; two sisters, Gloria Jones and Cynthia Montgomery-Long both of Waco; seven grandchildren, Xavier Wagoner, Delakia (Kareem) Adamu, Detrayten Wagoner, Deandria Wagoner, Keajua Slaughter, Rj Wagoner, and Raelyn Wagoner all of Waco; honorary sister, Sharron Keggins; two very special friends, Arnetta (Netty B) Herndon and Shirley (Jojo) Boston; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I pray the Lord will bring you Peace, Comfort and Strength today and the days ahead. God Bless You.
Sincere and Heartfelt condolences to the family of my friend Mrs. Carolyn Dever. Your presence here on earth will be truly missed. RIP.😔❤
We offer our sincere condolence to the family of Sister Dever. We will lovingly remember Sister Carolyn Dever for her spirit and love. She was something! Whether serving with the Usher Unit, Mission Chorus, or the Nurses Unit, Sister Dever was a faithful servant of the Lord. Her smile, her style, her warm embrace, we shall remember thee. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with all Sisters of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Sisters in Christ:
Lois Thomas, choir, usher
Ethel Walton, choir, usher
Joyce Woods, choir
Sandra Degrate
Shelia Degrate
Beverly Bradford, choir
Sending love and prayers to my family!!! Your Houston Family will miss you dearly!
My prayers, love, and heartfelt sympathy are extended to the family of Carolyn Dever.
Many blessings and my deepest sympathy at the passing of Carolyn. I taught her in the eighth grade at Wiley Middle School in 1968. We remained friends throughout the years. She never failed to reach out and touch or speak wherever we were. I’m very saddened by her passing.
True love never dies. A true sister in Christ that always reached to help others. My heart is broken but my spirits embraces you forever. Thanks for the love that Granny and I felt truly blessed to feel. I love you sister.