Obituary for Darlene Carr

Funeral Service for Darlene Carr will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at Meridian Mortuary with Mark Elliott officiating; interment will be at 2:00 p.m., at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Meridian Mortuary.

Darlene Ruth Carr age 91 of Newcastle, WY died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Weston County Health Services. She was born on December 12, 1928 in Albion, NE to Leona (Penney) and Alvin Watson.

Darlene grew up in the Four Corners area; graduating from Newcastle High School in 1946. She married Robert Carr on March 9, 1947 in Custer, SD.

The couple made their home in Deer Lodge, MT for 10 years returning to Newcastle in 1959.

Darlene worked at Weston County Memorial Hospital and clinics as a secretary until she retired.

She enjoyed reading, playing cards, listening to music and time with her family especially during the holidays. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Darlene is survived by sons, Alvin of Newcastle, WY; Gerry (Paula) of Newcastle, WY; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Avis Elliott of Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Carr; parents; sister, Donna Gail Jackson; son, Dr. Richard Gene Carr and his wife, Nancey.

The family request that memorials be made in Darlene’s name to benefit the Weston County Senior Center. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Meridian Mortuary 111 South Railroad Ave, Newcastle, WY 82701. Condolences may also be expressed at www.meridianmortuary.com