Martha Anne Carr was born on August 26, 1956, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was the fifth of seven children born to Ocran Martin and Angelina Carr.

She graduated from Park High School. She served six years in the United States Army as a medical specialist. Martha was stationed for two years in South Korea. She completed her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with honors in nursing. As a registered nurse she specialized in geriatric care. Martha loved to read, sketch and draw. Her favorite place was the public library. She enjoyed being with family and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She lovingly cared for her mother during her later years. Despite the richness of her life, her son, Anthony Davis Carr, was her ray of sunshine.

She leaves to cherish her memory, five sisters, Carolyn Warren (William), Marlene Waters (Elbert), Phyllis Streeter (Marvin), Sandra Lee Carr, Lynda Marie Carr and one brother, Timothy Martin Carr (Tana). Her 7 nephews, 5 nieces, and 20 great nieces and nephews, large extended family and countless friends will miss her bright smile, wit and humor

Service Details

Entombment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.