Ms. Carrie Francis Tyson peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on October 31, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. She was surrounded by all four of her children who all were able to say they’re loving “see you laters” to her. Her Homegoing celebration service will be held on November 15, 2025, at First Baptist Church of College Hill 3838 N. 29th St., Tampa, FL 33610.

Ms. Carrie was born to Emmett and Lena Bell Carter in Covington, Alabama on September 19th 1940 she was preceded in her passing by her parents, Emmett and Lena Bell Carter; brothers Bernice L. Carter, James E. Carter (Barbara); sisters, Evelyn L. Larry (Anthony) Nancy Brown(Alvin), Thelma Rivers, Ola Lott-Michell; grandson, Colton Stout- Imergoot; great grandson, Kenneth Lockly.

Her family moved to Tampa for a while Carrie was a young girl, so she finished high school in Hillsborough County. Ms. Carrie continued her education and became a clerical secretary for Oregon Department of Forestry after moving to Portland, Oregon after her career in the Forestry Department she moved back to Tampa Florida and lived with her family until her nursing home stay and later her passing.

Ms. Carrie enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, cracking jokes, writing, watching TV and listening to music. She liked reading the Holy Bible and tried to understand as much of it as she could. She also enjoyed talking with her sisters and brothers.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories; son’s Jesse James Tyson Jr, Darrell Jay Tyson; daughter, Stephanie Tyson Lockly(Ernest), Francis Yvonne Tyson, Donna Randolph; grandchildren, Sierra Brooks, Preston(Danielle) Kearse, Derrick Tyson, Darrell, Tyson Junior, Colton Stout-Imergoot, Danielle Tyson, Anaiah Tyson; great grandchildren, Dasani Ingram, Armani, Rodriguez, Trevor Scott, Kaiden Horner; step grandchildren Amario Austin, Zambria Tavern, Dorcas Lockly, Tovorious Blair (Antoinette), Roosevelt Taver, Ernest Lockly III; nephews Alvin Brown Jr, Nicholas Brown (Shambra), Johnie Jackson Jr., Carlos Clark, Frederick Clark, Jamone White; nieces Antoinette L White(Jesse), Selena J. Larry, Sabrina J. Larry, Diana N. Larry, Jabre Pierce, Therea Webb, Angela Williams, Regina Nelson(Gerald), Yvonne R. Carter(Mark), Yvette Teal(Ron), Michelle Carter; a host of other relatives and friends. Thanks to nurses and caretakers at Concordia Healthcare Center and Excel Healthcare Center. Special thanks to special caretakers and comforter Thanks to Advent Hospital Hospice Care and Praying Priest.