Carrie Wallace Walpole

1976 ∼ 2011

Carrie Wallace Walpole

Carrie Wallace Walpole, 35, of Groves, passed away suddenly of a brain aneurism in Houston on Sunday, November 27, 2011.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Father Steven L. Leger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 3 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. by Dr. Deacon Chris Penning.

Carrie was born in Beaumont on April 23, 1976 to Randy and Ruth Klein Wallace. She graduated Bridge City High School in 1994, McNeese State University and received her Master's Degree from Northeastern in Boston, MA. Carrie was a certified Behavior Analyst and loved working with children in this area with autism and other special needs. Carrie was a generous, loving person who even after passing away gave so much to others. She was an organ and tissue donor and because of her gift to others, she will live on forever.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mildred Klein and is survived by her loving husband, Daryl Walpole; sons, Billy and Tommy Walpole all of Groves; parents, Randy and Ruth Wallace; grandparents, Glen and Juanita Wallace and Wilbur Klein and brother, Brad Wallace all of Bridge City. She is also survived by her godmother, Peggy "Nan" Biddle and many aunts, uncles and cousins who all love and cherish her memory.

Serving as pallbearers will be Wes Biddle, Robert Biddle, Brad Wallace, Ron Chapmond, Miles Wallace and Joel Lack. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Wallace, Sam Biddle, Glen Klein and Randal Klein.

Carrie's family requests that memorial contributions be made in her name to LifeGift Southeast Region, 2510 Westridge Street, Houston, Texas, 77054 or to Southeast Texas Hospice, 912 W. Cherry, Orange, TX, 77630.

Condolences

Anonymous December 3, 2011
Dear Ruth, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Carrie's passing. As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. I know that God will help you and give you strength. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. And know tha##imported-begin##Linda Faulk and family##imported-end##
Anonymous December 2, 2011
I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Carrie's death. I am praying for your family and my heart goes out to you.##imported-begin##Beth Hollis Cassel##imported-end##
Anonymous November 30, 2011
Walpole Family, We are sorry for your loss, and are praying that God provides you with peace and mercy while you grieve; and the strength to carry on. Hold onto faith and you will meet again. With our condolences, John, Bonnie, Alex, & Jace Boleyn##imported-begin##John & Bonnie Boleyn##imported-end##
Anonymous November 30, 2011
Dear family & friends of Carrie, My heart is breaking for each of you & your loss. I didn't know Carrie, but wished I had known her.......for some reason she looks so familiar to me. I'm praying that our Lord will give each of you His loving comfor##imported-begin##Tricia Deland##imported-end##
Anonymous November 30, 2011
I am so overwhelm by this terrible news. My prayers go to all the family, specially Daryl and the boys. I remember Carrie for being such a wonderful loving mother and wife. I will miss you. I am so sorry we could not get together this year. You told me##imported-begin##Rossy Montes##imported-end##
Anonymous November 30, 2011
Words cannot express the sadness of losing a child, no matter what their age is, but the Lord called her home and she will wait for you with open arms. Your family is in our prayers, God Bless.##imported-begin##Bob & Connie Fox##imported-end##
Anonymous November 30, 2011
To Carrie?s friends and family: Carrie and I were in graduate school together at Northeastern University and we shared the same advisor and research area. This morning I was talking with a colleague about Carrie's research -- I am teaching a class on des##imported-begin##Chata Dickson##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
CARRIE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER! SHE WORE THE BANNER OF HER GRACEFUL SOUL ON THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE SHE HAD FOR EVERY ONE SHE MET. SHE WAS A MOM'S MOM TO HER 2 BEAUTIFUL BOYS BILLY AND TOMMY,PLAYING IN THE YARD ON A SUNNY DAY! FOR T##imported-begin##RON LANDRY##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." Matt. 24:35. Our sincere condolences to all of your family. May the Lord bless and comfort, as only He can.##imported-begin##Wayne & Debbie H.##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.##imported-begin##Prosperie Family##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
Carrie touched more lives in her brief time on earth, than most people touch in a lifetime of many years. She is at home with her Savior. May God keep and comfort you in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Carrie left this world a better place th##imported-begin##Sandy Ivy##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
Alexandra and I would like to express our sadness for your sudden and unexpected loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Jennifer Brunson Sarria##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
Truly a wonderful person that will be missed. I will never forget all the fun times we had together. I was so happy that you and Daryl joined us in New Orleans and always hated that you moved out of MA. Even though I knew it was right for you, I was bei##imported-begin##Melissa Hayes##imported-end##
Anonymous November 29, 2011
Randy and Ruth Our prayers for you and your families are in abundants. May God's gift of Grace wrap you in HIS Love.##imported-begin##Ken & Christie Franklin Jimmie's brother##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear this news. May God's Grace be with you all through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Denise and Kirk Frederick, Dallas and Delaney.##imported-begin##Denise Frederick##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I know that words cannot express the sadness and pain that something like this brings. Know that we are all praying for you and your family. Love you and will be glad to do anything I can for you and your family.##imported-begin##Diana Cole##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
our blessings go out to every one may god be with you all##imported-begin##paul&karen watts##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
Carrie, You will be truly missed and have made a lasting impression on the lives of many children with autism. God Bless!##imported-begin##Kay DeCuir##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you will all be lifted in prayer and have been placed on prayer lists in many areas.##imported-begin##Kay DeCuir##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
So sorry for yor loss. Carrie was an amazing person and touched the lives of so many. She will be missed. Love and prayers for her and the family. God bless##imported-begin##Marilyn Burrell##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I wish I had the words to express how deeply saddened I am by your loss. Someone once said that to live in hearts we leave behind is to not die. Carrie will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm so grateful that I was lucky enough to know her.##imported-begin##April Rapp##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I always admired you, a person that chose to work with our Autistic children. Your hard work and knowledge helped change my “baby”, my son Jaden Presley White’s life. For this I will pray for your babies for the rest of my life. If I sha##imported-begin##Misty White##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of Carrie. She was a great asset to our autism community. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jane Angel##imported-begin##Jane Angel##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
our prayers are with you##imported-begin##Wayne Crull##imported-end##
Anonymous November 28, 2011
I didn't know Carrie for very long and wish I would have had time to know her better. From what I do know she was a wonderful lady. Sorry to learn of your loss especially at this time of year. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief##imported-begin##Paige Michael##imported-end##