Celebrating the Life of Carrie Lee Tunwar Terrell born on January 29, 1946, and peacefully passed on April 6, 2026, she lived a life full of love, hard work, and dedication. She graduated from Carver High School in 1964 and went on to build a strong work ethic throughout her years, working at the paper mill in Elizabeth, Garen Sewing Factory, Oakdale Dress, Datrex, and later serving as a substitute teacher for the Allen Parish School Board. She found joy in the simple things baking, sewing, working word puzzles, and spending every moment she could with her family. Her hands were always busy, and her heart was always full of love for her family. She will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the lasting impact she made on everyone who knew her. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Vickie Tunwar Patton, and son-in-law, Jeffery Patton Sr.; granddaughter, LaToya Tunwar; grandsons, Zachary Tunwar (Kodie) and Jeffery Patton Jr. (Kianna); four great-daughters, Mollie, Samyri, Elianna and Rayleigh; and one great-grandson, Jeffery Patton III. Her sisters, LeAnna Jones, Wanda Jackson and Sherryl Vickers. Her brothers, Waddell, Raymond (Maudrey), Marvin "Wanky" (Enella), Paul, Mike (Bobby), Allen (Cynthia), Edward "Burn" (Caroline), Terry (Lydia), and Rodney (Tiffany) Tunwar; godchild, Christopher Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

She was preceded in passing by her father, Willie Tunwar; her mother, Mollie Ann Tunwar; sisters, Sandra Edwards and Constance "Nita" Malbrough.

The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to her primary care physician, Dr. Alex Courville. Dr. R. Craig Broussard and the staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care and support. We are also deeply thankful for the many phone calls, text messages, and prayers during this difficult time. Your kindness and love have meant more to us than words can express.

Active Pallbearers - Jeffery Patton Jr., Zachary Tunwar, Edward "Burn" Tunwar, Jonathan Tunwar, Paul South, Trinion Smith and Jeffery Rue.

Honorable Pallbearers - Waddell Tunwar, Raymond Tunwar, Marvin "Wanky" Tunwar, Michael Tunwar, Paul Tunwar, Allen Tunwar, Terry Tunwar, Jeffery Patton Sr., and Christopher Jackson.

We would like to extend a very special and heartfelt thank you to our mother, Vickie Tunwar Patton, and our father, Jeffery Patton Sr., for the unwavering love, care, and dedication they showed in taking care of our grandmother day in and day out. Your strength, patience, and selflessness did not go unnoticed, and we are forever grateful for the compassion you gave her. - The Tunwar Family

Family will receive friends Saturday, April 11th, 2026 for a time of visitation from 9:00 a.m., until the time of celebration service at 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 904 6th Ave., Kinder, Louisiana. Pastor Arnold Wykoff will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kinder Cemetery, Kinder, Louisiana. A repast will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., at Smith Hall - Kinder, Riley Smith and Sons, 315 N. 14 St., Kinder, Louisiana.