Carol Annette Stout Payne, born September 21, 1942, to Marguerite Annunciatta Ruwaldt Stout and Stanley Robert Stout, Sr., both of whom precede her in death. Carol was surrounded by her children when she was called to her heavenly home, on October 23, 2019 at Onion Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Austin, TX. We would like to thank the kindness shown by the staff and hospice by this facility.

Carol liked making new friends wherever life took her. She would spend time with her family and long-time friends attending movies (a favorite pastime), reading, talking on the phone to extended family, and spending holidays with loved ones. Carol was a long-time resident of Irving, TX, where she had two of her dearest friends, Freda Crosby and Mary Jo Ellard. During her time in Irving, Carol suffered the loss of her husband, Wilburn Lawton Payne, and was left to raise their four young children alone. Although a remarkable task, Carol did so with many hours of devotion, hard work, faith, and above all love. Carol worked for the Irving ISD for 30 years where she was loved by students and faculty. In later years, Carol moved to Conroe, TX, where she worked for the Conroe ISD for three years before a most deserved retirement. While there, she made even more friends, worshipped, and spent time with family.

Carol’s love of family was known by all who knew her. She was their biggest fan with a heart of gold. Her children and grandchildren were her life. She is survived by siblings; Michael (Peggy) Stout, Austin, TX, Pamela (Terry) Salazar, Dallas, TX, Edward (Sylvia) Stout, Austin, TX, and Catherine (Brian) Kuper, Dallas, TX, her four children; daughters, Stacey (Byron) Cutbirth, Conroe, TX, Bonnie (Randy) Bodiford, Lebanon, IL, and sons, Daniel and Christopher Payne, Austin, TX. Five grandchildren; Aaron (Virginia) Cutbirth, Travis (Katlin) Cutbirth, and Hailey, Hilary, and Malory Bodiford; Great-Grandson, Carter Cutbirth. Carol shared her love with extended family, as well, which included numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. One brother, Stanley Robert Stout, Jr. preceded her in death. Carol remained close with Stan, Jr.’s widow, Deanna (Bill) Moczygemba, Manchaca, TX.

Carol will be remembered for her love of God, family, and friends, as we will always remember her and never forget the wonderful person that graced this world with her presence.

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
(Words by Charlotte Elliott from favorite song of Pastor Billy Graham)

Funeral Service will be held at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640, (512) 268.8200 at 12:00 on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Interment at Lockhart City Cemetery, Lockhart, TX

Please go to www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to visit Karen’s memory page and leave a remembrance or message for her family.

Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640 ph (512) 268-8200.