Ellen Gertrude "Toodle" Fulfer Caraway
(August 21, 1930-December 19, 1998)
The San Angelo Standard
Monday, December 21, 1998
Ellen Caraway
Ellen ``Toodle'' Caraway, 68, of San Angelo died Saturday, Dec, 19, 1998, at her residence. Service will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial
Gardens. She was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Stephenville. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors
include her husband, H.A. Caraway Jr. of San Angelo; a daughter, Laura Powell of Houston; two sons, Trey Caraway of San Angelo
and Andy Caraway of Merkel; a sister, Phine Brownd; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
(daughter of Richard Ruben Fulfer and Laura Kate Harrell)
Submitted by Cindy Shipman, Erath Co., TX Volunteer
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San Angelo Standard Times
December 22, 1998
ELLEN `TOODLE' CARAWAY
Ellen ``Toodle'' Caraway, 68, of San Angelo joyfully met her angels that had been watching over her, Saturday,
Dec, 19, 1998. God set her free from the earthly chains of a lengthy illness that had bound her. Present to encourage her
through this spiritual transformation were her husband, loving children and grandchildren, and a very special dog, Bugsy,
who never left her side. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with the Rev.
Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Toodle was
born Aug. 21, 1930, in Stephenville. Toodle became the devoted wife of H.A. Caraway Jr. on April 21, 1952. An extraordinary
person, Mom and ``Guinnea,'' as she was know to her grandchildren, was adored by all. Cherishing family above all, she was
the epitome of unconditional love. A lover of life, she taught so many valuable lessons that will be carried on through generations.
Play with the kids and forget the housework; it will always be there. Eat dessert first, chocolate is a food group, and play
Putt-Putt before homework. Lastly, you're never too young to ride a bike. Demonstrating remarkable talent, Toodle was an accomplished
painter, writer and poet. Toodle's adventurous spirit led her down many paths. She flew with Continental Airlines as a stewardess,
worked as a nurse, and designed and made clothing. She became a police dispatcher and performed accounting duties for businesses
in later years. A Christian and Church of Christ,{per family} Toodle read her Bible daily and sought wisdom and humility.
A lifetime learner, she absorbed information and coveted knowledge; however, the validity of some of her Scrabble words remains
questionable. She loved to laugh. Full of jokes and pranks, her witty, enthusiastic approach to everything made her a joyous
person and kept everyone laughing. Due to the contagious spirit of Toodle, there is a little bit of her in all of us. Mom,
your little light still shines. She is survived by her husband, H.A. Caraway Jr. of San Angelo; a daughter, Laura Powell and
husband, Dyron, of Houston; two sons, Trey Caraway and wife, Polly, of San Angelo and Andy Caraway and wife, Cindi, of Merkel;
grandchildren, Dyron Powell Jr. and fiancee, Sharla Kleypas, Treyci Eyster and husband, Joe, Treyla Caraway, Christopher Caraway,
Bailey Browder, Kate Caraway and Drew Caraway; a sister, Phine Brownd and husband, Gene; a sister-in-law, Dale Fulfer; numerous
nieces and nephews; and ever-watchful Bugsy. The family wishes to thank Shannon Hospital, Family Hospice and the San Angelo
Fire Department. Memorials may be sent to Family Hospice and Houston's Texas Children's Urology Department.
Submitted by Vanessa Deshazer
Note: the two obits list different Cemetery for her burial
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