Cara Rae Overton

I would also like to wish my condolences to the family of Cara. Cara was a very close friend to me and always will be. She will always have a special place in my heart. If i can help out in any way dont hesitate to contact me.

To my brother & sister in Christ Roger & Susan and their family: While at this time no words can express the sorrow you are feeling:I take this time to remember Cara’s great devoition to Christ and her family at St Paul’s. As tears of mine fall – I take joy in knowing that she is in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ – may he reign for ever in our hearts, mind and soul. Take solice in that my friends – for one day we too shall join Cara in that the most wonderful place. Let God’s light shine upon you now and may the loving arms of Christ surround you. Love Joe Shearer

May God comfort and bless your family as you deal with loss of dear Cara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cara “Bara” the nickname we called you My student worker, my adopted daughter, and my friend too. When I heard the news my heart broke as my eyes filled with tears I began to reflect over the past years. We shared so much – happy times and sad To have had you in my life made me really glad. Such a sweet person inside and out You were finding your way – there is no doubt. We don’t always understand why things happen as they do But God has His plan and heaven got a jewel when they got you. Memories we’ll cherish and always hold dear And in our hearts you’ll always be near. God Bless your family and comfort them with His love And may this cause others to turn to Him above.

Cara Bara! God do I miss you. We had so many great times, and awesome memories that will stay with me forever. I didn’t belive it when Gary told me what had happened. It wasn’t true.. It couldnt have been. I had just talked to you. Literally.. I talked to her right after Gary did which was about 10 minutes before her accident. She said she was on her way and will be there in like 15 minutes, and I said, Ok Bara, be careful, I love you and will see you in a few minutes ok? OK! she said. We were going to go to the Spurs game, if she felt up to it. She was feeling a little tired, so the decision wasn’t confirmed yet. Regardless, She was on her way to my house, and we were going to yet again, create a awesome memory of just Cara and I. I can’t count the numerous times we had the windows rolled down and REHAB IS FOR QUIITERS-Sittin at a Bar was blaring on Cara’s crappy stereo, It was awsome though, looking over at each other, the sun shining, wind in our hair, and singing so loud we were blue in the face! God we are both such horrible singers! And her 21st birthday, oh man, she had a blast, she was with me, and 6 other people. We went to Joe’s Crab Shack becuase Chili’s was a 45 minute wait. We got to Joes, and although Cara was the only one to proudly show her ID, the rest of us held back. The waitress then said,”The rest of yall are 21 as well right”? Our faces lit up and smiled a big ol’e yes ma’am we are! So with the cute waitress thinking we were all 21, we ordered drink after drink, and my little Cara Bara, asked me to go the the bathroom with her, of course I went, she goes,” Oh man, I have to puke” I of course, held her hair back and laughed at her, well, with her. She looked up at me and said,” Don’t tell the others ok?” I said Cara, Its your 21st birthday, you are more than allowed to throw up all you want! But no one knew anything about her little mishap, So with that being said about how much fun she had on her 21st birthday, I wanted to remind everyone how much of a incredible person Cara Rae was. She had the biggest heart I had ever seen. And she is right up there with me on those Bright Blue eyes. She also never let me forget that Gary was the love of her life. Every day, not a day went by that Gary wasnt mentioned. Gary, she loved you with all of her heart. I will never forget Cara, her memories are with me forever, and we will be friends forever, and I can’t wait to see her again. I love you so much CARA RAE! AKA CaRa BeRa!

We only knew Cara for a short time, but she touched the lives of everyone in our family. We had some great times out on the boat during the summer and I am glad we got to share in that fun , carefree memory. I haven’t talked to Cara on a regular basis in a while, but I did not forget about her and obviously she did not forget about me. About three weeks ago, I received a letter from Cara. She said she wanted to tell me how much my family, including myself, means to her. The letter was touching, surprising, and so very meaningful to me. I shared it with other people because it was so moving and people just don’t take the time to do those things. A few weeks after that, she called me on my birthday and I told her how much that letter meant. It felt good to tell her that. I will treasure that conversation, her unexpected letter, and the gift thet she was to my family.

I never had the pleasure of knowing Cara personally but I can say, with great certainty, that she not only changed my life but also created a bond with me on the night of her accident. I was travelling on 1604 in San Antonio when Cara and I encountered each other. I was the other party involved in the accident. And I can honestly say that my life will never be the same. I have gained freedom in life by knowing that Cara was in the fold of Jesus Christ and that she is now home with our Father. I will mourn for my sister in the Lord and I give every condolance to her family. The Lord works in mysterious ways, but His will is always righteous.

She is now in God’s Hands.

Cara was a great friend and a great person she helped me when I had no direction. For that I will always be thankful. She will be greatly missed.

Roger & Susan ~ May God’s love embrace you both and be your pillar of strength through this time of grief. Jen, John & Alex

Cara was a great friend of mine and there is nothing like sharing our first year of college in the dorms together. Ramen noodles for lunch, ravioli for dinner, or anything else we could microwave. We went through good times and bad, the normal of being away from home for the first time. Cara was always there to listen and we told each other everything. Though we were not as close as we were then, I was devastated when Susan called me with what had happened. My first thoughts were I am too young to be facing this and so was Cara. She will always hold a special place in my heart and I think about her everyday and know that someday we will be together again. Susan and Roger and the rest of the family you are in my thoughts and prayers and God bless you all.

My name is Ryan Millett. Cara is my baby sister. I was 10 years old when she was born. I don’t remember a lot of details of our childhood, but I remember as a kid preparing the extra bedroom for the arrival of a new family member. I remember looking at books w/ pictures of expecting mothers and young babies with great curiosity. I remember changing Cara’s diapers and bathing her in a tan, plastic bathing tub. As she grew older, I remember teasing her as my older sister Shay had done to me. I also remember looking out for her and protecting her like Shay had done for me. And, I remember doing some simply stupid things like hanging a rocking chair on the outside rail of our loft and placing Cara in it. She was just a few years old but she completely trusted her big brother. When I was 19, I joined the Army. Cara was probably in fourth grade around that time. I was not around when she finished elementary school, junior high, and high school or even when she started college. I don’t remember the Cara most of you know and it makes me very sad. I had an opportunity to spend some time with her when she came to DC on a school trip. We planned to meet at the lobby of the hotel at which her group stayed. I couldn’t find her because I didn’t know what my baby sister looked like as a young woman. Fortunately, she found me. About a month ago, I talked to Cara for a very long time on the telephone. We didn’t really talk very often, so I thought she was calling to ask for money. But she never did. She was sweet. She seemed happy. She seemed like she was finally learning the game of life. I was proud of my baby sister. I am proud of my baby sister. I got a chance to tell her I loved her. On Thursday evening when I found out about the accident, I was shocked. I didn’t know what to say or how to feel. I was overcome with sadness but unable to express it. The following morning, my wonderful wife Evelyn had a strange experience as she ran some errands. It was a rainy morning, and as she drove down the road, she was alarmed at the presence of a lone black bird flying straight towards the car window. At the last moment, it veered away. It wasn’t a particularly scary incident, but it just seemed strange to Evelyn. It instantly reminded her of the hymn “Morning Has Broken”. She later told me of the experience and the first few verses she could remember of the song: “Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird.” She didn’t site any more lines and didn’t go into great detail of the meaning of the song. However, at that moment, it instantly gave me a sense of calm. It was a moment of clarity. God had done his deed. God had spoken. Cara’s work on this earth is complete. So as I embarked on this journey to help lay my baby sister to rest, I vowed to search for signs of Cara’s work. In a journal for her English class, I found an entry entitled “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”. So please let me present to you the work of a very fine young woman: Cara Overton. The best thing that ever happened to me was getting the chance to go to Honduras – twice. Both times were such amazing opportunities. The country is absolutely beautiful. The way all of the run-down houses mix in with the hills and trees, while the sun is setting is amazing. I went with a church youth group. The first time, we helped repair a church. The second time, I worked in a girls orphanage. It is awesome to see how blessed those people are with their spirits when they have nothing. You go there thinking you are going to help others, but really they are helping you. It was a very growing and rewarding experience. It makes you realize how much you take for granted but at the same time, it is done in a good meaningful way. I remember the second time I went, I helped one of the girls do long multiplication. The neat thing about it was, she didn’t know English and I don’t know Spanish. That was probably the most rewarding experience ever, to see her succeed in math with my help when we had a very large language barrier. If I had the chance to go back, I would in a second. At 21 years of age: Cara has come to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. Cara relished the opportunity to help others. Cara recognized happiness can be achieved without the prestige of material items. But most importantly, Cara has learned that by overcoming barriers, whether it is language, religion, politics, education, emotions, distance, pride, health, etc; together we can be great in work, community, family, religion and all else we seek to do in life. Well, come to find out, The hymn that provided me comfort, “Morning has Broken” is a hymn about creation – a new beginning. So after we lay Cara to rest, let us all begin a new journey. Let us set a new course that embraces the simple principles evident in Cara’s body of work: Appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. Take time to help others, especially those less fortunate then you. Don’t be entranced by the allure of material items. And finally, value and cherish the relationships you have and never let barriers hold you back from making those relationships great. We love you Cara. Thank you for your time here with us. May you rest in peace.

Just yesterday evening we received the news of Cara’s passing. Although there is great sadness on earth, there must be great joy in heaven for the arrival of one so precious. I met Cara through my daughters during their high school and band years. She always made a point to greet me with a sunny smile, a big hug and a “Hello Mrs Hill how are you.” She was a wonderful, devoted friend and a truly loving person. Our prayers and thoughts are with those she has left behind. Our only comfort is knowing she is being welcomed in heaven with that same loving smile she shared with each of us.

Cara and I met at Tarleton. She was a very sweet and outgoing girl that I trusted and we became good friends as soon as we met. I actually helped hook her and Gary up. They were the cutest couple. I know he cared for her. I no longer go to Tarleton but I visit often. I too spoke to Cara a few weeks before she passed and was looking forward to seeing her back at Tarleton when she returned. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see her, but Cara is in a better place now. I know you are shining down on us.

IT’S BEEN ALMOST 2 YEARS, COMING DECEMBER, AND I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE THIS LONG. THIS IS HARDER FOR ME TO DEAL WITH, HARDER THAN I EVER IMAGINED, AS YOU CAN SEE BABY GIRL, 2 YEARS LATER, I AM STILL THE ONLY ONE COMMENTING ON HERE, I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY. OUR PICTURES OF EACH OTHER ARE HANGING UP ON MY WALL BY MY BED, I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY NIGHT BEFORE I GO TO BED. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH ME TO LAUGH AB0UT SOME STUPID SHIT THAT I HAVE DONE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE YOU CARA BARA

This obituary is pathetic! The way you talk about your daughter and turn everything around on her is horrible of you as a father! You should be ashamed. I haven’t seen or spoken to cara in over 20 years but an old friend sent me a pic of her and I together when we were in 8th grade. I decided to look her up and see how she was doing. I came upon this and it pisses me off to no end!! She was an amazing person and one of my closest friends and reading this is horrible!