Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Thursday, May 30, 2013
5:00-8:00 p.m.
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Lake Jackson, TX
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Friday, May 31, 2013
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of Lake Jackson, TX
October 24, 1952 - May 28, 2013
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Dr. Carla Degges-Payne went to be with her Lord and Savior at age 60 after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Carla was born October 24, 1952, in Pasadena, Texas to Richard and Doris (Stone) Lamb. She grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas and was a member of the first graduating class of Brazoswood High School. Carla raised two sons, Shade and Cole, who were her pride and joy. For many years she was a devoted children's Sunday school teacher at Second Baptist Church, as well as, an adult teacher at First Baptist Church. Carla worked for State Farm Insurance before deciding to continue her education in nursing. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Texas Tech University, a Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas School Biomedical Sciences and a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She was Board Certified as an Advanced Nurse Executive and was a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Carla is survived by her husband, Steve Payne; son Shade Degges and wife, Stephanie and granddaughter, Carmella Shaffer; son, Cole Degges; parents, Richard and Doris Lamb; sisters, Cathy Gateley, Darleen Bartlett and husband, Bobby.
The family wants to express their gratitude and thanks to the nurses of Hospice. They would also like to personally thank Mary Hancock, Heather Hill, and Bev Parsons, dear fellow nursing friends of Carla's who helped so faithfully during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a nursing scholarship fund in memory of Dr. Carla Degges-Payne at the First National Bank of Lake Jackson, PO Box 3100, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566.
Visitation will be 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Lakewood Funeral Home, Lake Jackson, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Caledonia Cemetery in Garrison, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers will be, Kenny Lamb, Keith Stone, Cody Dingee, Heath Collins, Ryan Chappel, Matt Greene, and Tyler Williams.
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27 Condolence(s)
olivia
houston, TX
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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Randy Free
Gainesville, TX
Sunday, October 13, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Lamb
Family, even though belated. I'm so sorry for your loss.
With warmest regards,
Randy Free
David Pavlakovich
Columbia, SC
Monday, July 1, 2013
I will miss you forever.
Bonnie Clipper
, CO
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Carla, i will miss your witty humor and the fun times we had before, during and after classes at TTU. Thinking of your family at this difficult time. I know you will keep your "Guns Up" in Heaven.
Eric James
San Angelo, TX
Saturday, June 1, 2013
My heart will grieve forever
Harold mahan
Nixon, TX
Friday, May 31, 2013
So sorry to hear about mom. Just know that ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers.
John F. Montalto, RN
Tyler, TX
Thursday, May 30, 2013
My condolences to the Degges family. The nursing profession will truly miss Carla as a senior nurse executive. Respectfully, J.Montalto
Bill Banks
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, May 30, 2013
My condolences to Shade & Cole.
Ricky and Annette Chapman
Milano, TX
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Our hearts and prayers with you all.
Robert Golden
Buna, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
R.I.P. Carla...
Rebecca Henly
Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Dear Doris, Richard and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mona Phegley
Baton Rouge, LA
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Carla was a very special person to me. One of the happiest days was when she married my nephew Steve Payne. She loved him so very much and he loved her with all his heart. He gave up everything he had to be sure he was by her side. May God take care of them both now and forever.
James L. Dickens
Denton, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Carla and I were classmates at Texas Tech. She was extremely proud of her two sons and had a passion for Nursing. God Bless you all during this time.
James
Patti Moore Poe
Montague, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Carla's passing. We had so many good times during school. Carla and her first husband, Ron'e lived in Wichita Falls while my husband and I were in college and we had lots of fun times going to their house and playing spades when she was pregnant with her first son. I'm so glad that Carla was part of my life and I have many wonderful memories of her. Your family is in our prayers. -- Patti Moore Poe
Barbie Collins Rhodes
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
To the Lamb and Degges families,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. I met Carla years ago when Cole and my nephew, Heath were little boys. I've been keeping up with her illness through Ron and Sherry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug and Janie Andrews
Hallettsville, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Our prayers are with you all. Carla was such a special person. We will both always remember all the fun times we had during our BMX years
We love you. Doug and Janie Andrews
Shad and Amy Dunn
Booker, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Our deepest condolences Steve and the boys. Carla was very special to us and we loved her. I would love to contribute to the scholarship fund when you get that going. Words can not express our sadness.
Jan & Steve Henson
Sedalia, MO
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The impact Carla made in Missouri is a testimony to the loving and caring she received in Texas. Treasure your memories. She will be in our hearts forever. You have our arms around you as you go through this difficult time.
Dr. Crystal Wilkinson
Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the family. I wanted to share with you how loved Carla was by her classmates in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She lifted our spirits and shared her knowledge willingly. She always had a very fitting Texas-ism for every situation that made us laugh. I know she touched many lives and helped to improve healthcare in her many roles. We grieve her loss and hope the respect and esteem we had for Carla comforts you and know that she will live on in our memories.
Mike McMurry
Lubbock, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Rescpectfully,
Mike McMurry
Cindi Bamford
Nassau Bay, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Carla was an amazing woman. I have always admired her for her strength, conviction, work ethic, advocacy and compassion. She exemplified the meaning of nursing, and was the reason I joined the St. John Hospital ICU crew. Her passing is a palpable loss to the healthcare community. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Alyce Ashcraft
Lubbock, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Carla was a wonderful person! I served as her Capstone Advisor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing and enjoyed working with her. She had many ideas and believed in the importance of nursing. She will be missed. Godspeed to her family.
Sharon Harvey
Scottsdale, AZ
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Dearest Uncle Richard, Aunt Doris,and family,
Bennett and I were so sad to hear that Carla passed away. I had not seen her in many years,but felt close to her and her family through the updates I would receive from you, through my mother.
Carla was a beautiful, successful, and strong woman. You both were loving, caring parents. I know your were so proud of her and words are inadequate to describe your loss.
You all are in our hearts and prayers. We love you and wish we could be near at this sad time.
With deep sympathy,
Bennett and Sharon
Bennett and Sharon Harvey
Mark Havlik
Sunrise Beach, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
I remember Carla from Jr High and High School as a smart, friendly, wonderful person.
Dee and Janet Allen
Hurst, TX
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Dee and I send our prayer and blessing to you as you bear the loss of your mother, daughter and wife. We remember Carla with great fondness. She will be missed.
Janet Allen
Gary Brothers
N. Richland Hills, TX
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
I want to express my deepest sympathy to everybody in the family. I know this is a tremendous loss for everybody and I hope the good Lord will find a way to give you peace as time go on. I love you guys so much.
Brazoswood Class of '71
, TX
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
To our friend and classmate. God bless.
B'Wood '71