Carla Lisa Welder

Carla Lisa Youngblood Welder, 59 died peacefully surrounded by her family on the 2nd of June 2013 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, companion, and friend, as well as a highly respected employee who will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Carla was born March 18, 1954 in Liberty, Texas, the second daughter of parents Dick Coleman and Rosalie Flowers Youngblood. She grew up in Dayton and attended Lee College and Sam Houston State University. She was an educator in Dayton ISD for over 16 years. Upon retirement, she moved to Galveston where she was employed at Moody Gardens for almost 12 years. She started in the education department and was later asked to take the position of attraction sales manager with emphasis on education and sales. Carla enjoyed meeting and educating children and adults from all around the United States. Carla loved working with people and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and creating art. She was intellectually curious and an avid learner, but she most enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She truly enjoyed her time at the beach and her “great Galveston Island”. With her common sense and honesty, she always provided a unique and refreshing perspective. Carla had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor with which she always surprised friends and colleagues. She always considered laughter as the best medicine. Carla was preceded in death by her grandmother, Irene J. Flowers; her father, Dick Coleman Youngblood; step-father, H.L. McCombs; her brother, Dick C. “Dicky” Youngblood, II and the father of her children, William Duncan Welder, III. She is survived by her mother, Rosalie Flowers McCombs of Dayton; her son, William Duncan Welder, IV and wife Stephanie of Dayton; her daughter, Anna Lisa Codon and husband Scott of Atascocita; her grandchildren, Jackson Avery Welder, Caitlyn Nell Welder, Carys Rhea Welder, Aric Aaron Hervey, and Jack Garrett Hervey; her sisters, Carmen LaRette Pratka and husband Ronnie of Dayton and Carol Lori Kolarik and husband Gerald of Dayton; longtime companion, Dr. Jim Ditty of Galveston; aunt, Jewel Deen Curry; nieces and nephews, Dick Coleman Youngblood, III, Shane Jordan Youngblood, Jacob Youngblood, Lori Leigh Hembree, Amy Irene Hanson, Megan Lovell, and Kelli Rene Kolarik; ten great-nephews and nieces; also numerous other relatives and a host of friends. When faced with life’s challenges, Carla met them with a tireless strength that amazed all around her. Her faith, spirit, and perseverance served as a wonderful role model for all. The family wishes to thank Carla’s longtime friends, Donita Brannon, Susan Guedrey, Cindy Purvis, Paula Almond, and Lanny MacDonald for all of their help and support during her years in Galveston. Services for Carla will be 1:00 p.m., June 5, 2013 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers are William Duncan Welder, IV, Scott Marshall Codon, Gerald Kolarik, Ronnie Pratka, Shawn Hanson, Cody Hembree, Patrick Welder, and Amos Welder. Honorary pallbearers are Jackson Avery Welder, Aric Aaron Hervey, Jack Garrett Hervey, Cole Davidson, Will Hanson, Logan Hall, Bobby Burks, and Phillip Burks. The family request memorials for Carla be made to Angelman Syndrome Foundation at www.angelman.org She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten. Please share thoughts and memories of Carla with the family at www.pacestancil.com