June 18, 1940 – October 24, 2021
Carol Summers Lazenberry passed away at the age of 81 on October 24, 2021, in Friendswood, Texas. Carol was born on June 18, 1940, in El Paso, Texas to parents Margaret C. Guyton and Murrell N. Summers.
After marrying the love of her life, Daniel in El Paso, they started their family and raised five children eventually moving the family to Houston in 1970.
As well as being a busy mother to five children, she went on to begin her own professional career in medical sales. At the age of 50 she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. In 1995, at the age of 54, and not to be outdone by her much younger fellow graduates, she graduated Cum Laude as an RN with a BSN. She thrived as a nurse and during her career specialized in the care for the elderly. In 2002 at the age of 62 she was ready for a new adventure. As she wanted to continue serving the needs of the elderly and sick, she and her son Hugh started a successful hospice and home healthcare company.
Her primary passion in life above everything else was her family. Her children and grandchildren gave her great joy. She and her husband Daniel, took their large family on many vacations, ranging from annual camping trips to Garner State Park to skiing in Austria and on cruises all over the world. Her beautiful back yard was always filled with family members gathering for all holidays, all birthdays and often for no reason at all.
Known by her grandchildren as Mimi, she was a talented seamstress who not only made Christmas and Easter outfits for her children, but she also even outfitted her small grandsons in intricate Power Ranger costumes. She loved to decorate her back yard with colorful Talavera Garden pots, wild and wacky yard art and her love of dinosaurs and trains gave her children endless gift ideas.
She is survived by her daughters, Margaret C. Lazenberry, Charlotte A. Brohi, Jacqueline L. Lazenberry, Susan C. Magers, son Hugh G. Lazenberry, daughter-in-law Lisa C. Lazenberry, son-in-law Al N. Brohi, twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Her husband of 59 years, Daniel L. Lazenberry and their son, Daniel L. Lazenberry, Jr., preceded her in death.
Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Saturday, October 30th at 10:00 A.M. with her Homegoing Celebration immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, (281) 992-7200, with Rev Rex Forsythe officiating. Carol will be buried with her husband at the Houston National Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the Lazenberry family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
7 thoughts on “Carol Summers Lazenberry”
I am thankful the Lord led us "the Hill family" to "the Lazenberry family". We experienced so much of Carol's life. Carol shared her family and adventures with us. Our son Bryan benefited from the family and friends and examples of this family. As I try to find the best words to describe Carol, I am reminded of Proverbs 31:10-31.
I called Carol my friend and I will miss her, but I rejoice that she has gone on to Heaven. My love and prayers for peace and calm for the Lazenberry family.
Until we meet again…Liz Hill Carraway
Carol was a very good friend ! She made me smile.
I will remember all the great times we had over the years.
Brenda Osborne
You will be missed!
God Bless
I always thought Carol was the coolest mom. The matriarch of the Lazenberry clan. She made possible so many incredible family memories through her love of adventure and desire to share that with her children. I remember well when Charlotte told me her mom was getting her nursing degree at a time most would have never dreamt possible. She simply didn't let anything get in the way of her dreams. Where there is a will, there's a way–that was Carol. We're heartbroken for the family as they lost not only a mom but a friend as well. I know she's off on another glorious adventure in heaven right now, united with her beloved husband. Sending love to all.
Debra Ford
Carol was an amazing mentor to her fellow healthcare providers as myself. We spent a lot of time together and enjoyed each other's company. I felt she was a wonderful boss, friend and mentor. We laughed a lot together and will miss her yet her presense will always be felt by me along with others.
My Aunt Carol was the second most important woman in my life, the first being her sister. Despite being a mother of five and eventually a grandmother and great grandmother she always set a place at the table for her nieces and nephews. Her home embodied the critical essentials we all need in life. Unconditional love, a warm and heartfelt embrace and that walk that was only hers as she made her way to welcome you. She had a unique way of meeting you where you were. Be it heartache or a joyous occasion. She was there to cry or celebrate with you. With her French Cajun beauty and her Irish fighting spirit she forged a path and endured the lowest valleys of grief to climb the highest peaks of success. There was no "I can't" in this woman! How she lived was a guide for everyone on to how to MAKE IT HAPPEN! Her absence will be deeply felt by the five children that adored her and the rest of the family who benefitted from her endless love and examples! Her tears flowed just as abundantly as her laughter and we were all richer for her walk on this earth. I feel strongly the Lord said, "Well done, my child"! The joy you now know….? I can only imagine. LOVE PREVAILED.
I had the pleasure of knowing Carol through her hospice company. I remember her and Mary bringing us cakes at the nursing home and just stopping to chat. Later on, I would work with Carol at that same hospice company. She was a great boss but most of all a great friend. The healthcare world is a little sadder without this beautiful lady in it. She will be missed greatly. Much love and prayers to her family.
My Mimi was one of the most important and influential people in my life and one of the many family members that helped raise me with a joy-filled childhood. The stories of her childhood and her bravery would amaze me, and every holiday or family gathering was extra fun and special with her. Although I am leaving this comment relatively late to the sad occasion of her passing, I still feel the tremendous amount of grief and remorse I felt the day I learned about it. Even though life won't continue the same without her, she's in a better place, reunited with my Papaw. I miss her and love her dearly, and I can't wait to see her again one day.