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Myra Gwen Chitwood Carr age 73, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.
Myra was born to the late Harry Chitwood and Pauline Tarter Chitwood in Somerset, Kentucky on April 27, 1953.
She was a member of Clifty Road Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and cherished grandmother, a warm and engaging person whose smooth, angelic voice was a gift to everyone around her. A talented pianist and singer, she performed beautifully both as a lead vocalist and in rich harmony alongside her beloved husband, David, sharing her profound love of music with family, friends, and her community. She was co-founder and office manager of King of Kings Radio.
Along with her parents, Myra was preceded in death by her daughter Rebecca “Becky” Ruth Carr (passed July 12, 2025).
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband Bro. David Carr, whom she married on June 18, 1971, at Saline Baptist Church, her son Justin Carr (Jeanie) of Erwin, TN; daughter Rachel Carr (Nathan), sisters: Gail Chitwood Roberts and Cheryl Chitwood Fisher (Jimmy) all of Somerset; along with grandchildren: Tayler Lange, Kealie Lange, Keenan Lange, Daniel (Kelli) Lange, Brandon (Kelsey) Lange, Kayla Carr, Austin (Lauren) Bledsoe, Brooklyn Bledsoe, Seth (Mila) Carr, Cassia (Wesley) Carr, Joi Carr, great-grandchildren: Addilynn Summitt, David Summitt, Rayn Summitt, Claire Carr, Thomas Carr, Emersyn Bledsoe, Blakely Bledsoe, Lana Lange, and Cooper Lange.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 5pm-8pm in the Southern Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10am at the funeral home with David Carr and Justin Carr officiating. Burial will follow in West Somerset Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Austin Bledsoe, Keanan Lange, Nathan Lange, Josh Gregory, Major CJ Gregory, Wesley Buccini, and Matthew Slusher.
Honorary Pallbearers: Daniel Lange, Brandon Lange, Jimmy Dan Carroll, Brandon Stevenson, Steve Snell, Seth Carr and Nathan Noe.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Myra Gwen Chitwood Carr.