Carla Jean McCarty, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00-8:00PM at Nalley Pickle and Welch Funeral Home located at 3800 N. Big Spring Street. The funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Midland with the Rev. Jan Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, Masonic Garden.Carla received her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from Midland College and worked in the oil business for many years, most recently as a Division Order Analyst for Great Western Drilling Company, retiring in 2015 after 25 years of service. She was a past President of the National Association of Division Order Analysts (NADOA) and was a member of The P.E.O. Sisterhood, Midland Chapter.Carla was born November 10, 1941 to Opal and Lawrence Shanor in Iraan, Texas. Carla married the love of her life, Don \Mac\ McCarty, on New Year’s Eve, 1961. She was a supportive wife to Don for 50 years, a loving mother to two daughters, and a doting grandmother to four grandsons. Her life was never boring. Her unique, fun- loving personality paved the way for her many experiences in her lifetime. This west Texas girl with the best Texas drawl was just as comfortable with a gavel in hand conducting a meeting, as she was cooking a bass on a Coleman stove while camping under the Texas sunset. She could dance gracefully and plan a party like no one else. She was organized, spunky, polite, stylish, smart and very funny. Whether she was in Italy enjoying a gelato, or traveling with a friend to see Paul McCartney in concert, she was the life of the party. Her devotion to Don after his debilitating illness was the epitome of strength and devotion. The love we all felt for her will never end, and all she taught us will never be forgotten.She is survived by two daughters, Debra Sawtelle and husband, Kent of Dallas, Texas and their sons, Mitchell and Matthew, and Laura Rutherford and husband, Neal of Fort Worth, Texas and their two sons, Grant and Brad; a sister, Gayla Phillips and her husband, Mike Phillips of Crane, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Don McCarty and her parents, Opal and Lawrence Shanor.Pallbearers will be Kent Sawtelle, Mitchell Sawtelle, Matthew Sawtelle, Neal Rutherford, Grant Rutherford, Brad Rutherford. Mr. Mike Phillips will serve as Honorary Pallbearer. Memorials may be made to Keystone Class @ St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3011 West Kansas Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701, to www.peointernational.org (helping with the advancement of women, educating women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College), or to Allstar Hospice of Arlington, Texas.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
