Carla Jane (Youell) Weston, 66, of Baxter Springs, died Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born November 19, 1955 in McAlester, Okla. to the union of N.E. “Rastus” and Lois Youell.
The Youell’s moved to Baxter Springs when Carla was a year old. She attended Baxter Springs schools, graduating from Baxter Springs High School with the class of 1973.
Carla was united in marriage to David Weston January 22, 1973. She would soon become the one thing she loved being, a momma. Being able to stay at home with her babies brought her so much joy. She not only raised her three but was able to snuggle and love on her niece and nephew until they started school.
Once all of her littles were in school, Carla couldn’t stay away from all the kids. She began her ever changing journey as a para educator in 1993. She retired from USD 508 in May of 2021. During her 28-year career, Carla wore many hats at Lincoln Elementary. She was a classroom aide, computer lab teacher, art teacher, librarian, bus duty aide, tooth puller and the best laminator fixer around.
Though all of her “hats” were rewarding, her ultimate reward was being able to don her grandma hat. Carla loved chasing her kids and grandkids to every type of ball game or event that came along. She was always there with a smile and a hug, no matter the outcome.
Carla was preceded in death by her parents.
Carla is survived by her husband, David, of the home; three children: Craig (Leslie), Shan and Kami (Mike). Grandchildren: Jade Noble, Jocee Laraine, Lillian Grace, Brady Liam, Isaiah Anthony, Alex Nicole. Sister Gail (Rod), niece Kristin (Cody), nephew Riley (Kayla); great nieces and nephew: Hayden, Karson, Kylie, Kensington, Kelsie also survive.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, January 9, at Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time.
Carla has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. Memorial donations may be made out to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.dereltfuneralhomes.com.