Eloise Carr

Eloise Carr, age 83, formerly of Joplin, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Rogers, Ark. She was born on June 5, 1930, in Richey, Mo., the daughter of the late Nora and William Allen Curtis. Eloise resided in Baxter Springs, Kan., for 35 years where she was a faithful member of the Baxter Springs Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Baxter Springs Country Club and Joplin Golf Club at Schifferdecker where she played golf for many years. In addition, she was a lifelong member of the Joplin Woman's Club and played bridge as often as she could. After moving to Joplin, she became a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Eloise married Robert H. Carr on March 25, 1956, in Galena, Kan., and supported him in his many business ventures during their 52 year marriage. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2008. The family takes comfort in knowing that they will once again be reunited under God's loving care. "Ellie" will always be remembered as wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and leaves behind a daughter, Saundra L. Carr and partner, Stan Cooper, of Seneca; one son, Robert H. Carr II and his wife, Kimberly, of Rogers; three grandchildren, Caleb Carr, Taylor Carr and Gracie Carr; siblings, Bill Curtis and wife, Rusty, Lewiston, Idaho, Jim Curtis and wife, Inga, Lostine, Idaho, Carl Curtis and wife, Margaret, Pocatello, Idaho, Cathy Huddleston, Meridian, Idaho, Jane Curtis, Boise, Idaho, and Grace Plant and her husband, Al, of Pleasant Hill, Mo. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Neil Curtis. Services are planned for Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Joplin. Entombment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary in Joplin. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.