Earma Lee (Carey) Conner

Earma was born in Bryan, Texas July 31, 1933. She was the first born of the late Ernest Carey, Sr. and Estella Carey. She went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2019. She attended school in Bryan, Texas and later moved to Amarillo with her family. She was married at an early age to the late VC "China Man" Conner, on August 21, 1954, in Clovis, New Mexico. VC and Earma were blessed with a baby boy in 1957, Vernon Conner, whom she affectionally labeled "My Son". They were later able to assist in the up bringing of Elizabeth Gibson. Earma worked several jobs in the city including over 40 years at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson, while working evenings with Bank of the Southwest, T. Boone Pickens and several private homes. She later retired from the City of Amarillo where she worked as a custodian. She was a faithful and dedicated Charter Member of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church for 52 years. She served the Usher Board for 30 years and contributed regularly to support the ministry. She was also a member of the Mt Olive Grand Chapter of TX, Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Lum, Otis, Earnest and Nathaniel Carey, and two sisters Estella Nelson and Robbie Fleming. She leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Vernon Conner (LaVern) of Amarillo, TX, her niece/daughter Elizabeth Gibson of Amarillo, TX and her brother; Jackson Carey (LaMelda) of Amarillo, TX. A host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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