they left Dallas for Boston that summer where Bernard did his residency. Carol was accepted on full scholarship to Boston College at that time where she completed her undergraduate and Masters in Education degrees. During this time their two children were born in Boston. After moving back to Texas in 1978, this time to Houston, Carol began a career teaching and supervising education for multi-handicapped and deaf-blind children. She was highly recognized by peers and administrators for her caring and skills in helping these children, all noting her abilities to connect with them and find ways to improve their functioning in such an insightful way. After many years of teaching and helping other teachers, she retired about 20 years ago. Carol's interests included gardening (once a farmer, always a farmer), hiking in the mountains, antique shopping, and sharing time and love with friends and family. She has 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and always enjoyed learning about their adventures and accomplishments. Carol was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Mattie Lord, her brother, John Michael Lord, and her daughter, Kristy Bowlin Levins. She is survived by her husband, Bernard Gerber, her daughters Amy Bowlin and Sarah Abrahams (and husband Eric), her sons Jeffrey Bowlin (and wife LaDena) and Jacob Gerber ( and wife Jennifer), grandchildren Cody Levins, Ryan Levins, Nathan Abrahams, Levi Abrahams, Jordan Abrahams, Emma Gerber, and Everett Gerber, and 3 great-grandchildren. The family is thankful for the care and attention given to Carol in the last years of life at Colonial Oaks Assisted Living/Memory Care as well as the love and support from so many friends and family. Her smile and love of life and family will be remembered by all who knew her. A family graveside service will take place on Friday, January 7, 2022. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a charity of your choice. To view a recording of the service please use the following link: https://vimeo.com/664819799