"I remember Carrie and Hattie when we litte kids. We lived just across the street on Kingston Avenue. My heart felt wishes and condolances to the family. Ernest Triplett Jr."
In loving memory of
Carrie Belle Wayne
November 22, 1921 - June 1, 2008
Newport, RI - Carrie Belle Williams Wayne, 86, of 47 Warner Street, Newport, RI, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Arnold J. Wayne. Born in Newport, RI on November 22, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Williams, Sr. and Hattie Woodson Williams. Mrs. Wayne was a 1940 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked at Raytheon for several years in the Blue Print Department and various other jobs in the Newport Area. Mrs. Wayne was a member of Community Baptist Church, where she sang in the church choirs, and also served as assistant clerk, Sunday school teacher and bible school teacher, as well as various other church committees. She is survived by her children, William Donald Wayne of Providence, RI, Robert Gordon Wayne and his wife Linda of Sacramento, CA, Pamela Woodson of Virginia Beach, VA, Grace Dore and her husband Anthony of North Kingstown, RI and Estella Miller of Middletown, RI, thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.She was the sister of the late Arthur Williams, Stephen Williams, Jr., LeRoy Williams, Richard Williams, Mary Bowers, Hattie Williams and Rose Lee Williams. Her funeral will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008, at 11:00 am in Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport. Burial will be in Braman Cemetery in Newport.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008, from 4-8 in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Tributes
"To The Family of Carrie Wayne, Memories of Carrie Wayne are still in my mind from living on Kingston Avenue and seeing her all of the time either walking or sitting on her porch. May God take her in his arms and watch over her. Cherish the memories you have of her. May she rest in peace. Always, Christine"
"Dear Grandma, I am going to miss you. Love your Grandchild......Yvonne Williams"
"To the family of Mrs. Wayne, May God give you strength at this time. I remember Mrs. Wayne sitting on the porch and speaking to everyone passing by. She is resting now and suffers no longer."
"May Aunt Carrie rest in peace. Love, Cousins Sarah, Len and Family."
"Aunt Carrie, I remember when I came home and stopped by for a visit like it was yesterday. Rest in peace because you are at home now and you will be missed by all. Love you forever, Alma and John Hubbard."
"Dear Grace Dore and Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and the rest of the family will be in my prayers. May God give you strength. Love, Bessie"
"I thank God for Aunt Carrie, for a good fight. We will always miss your sweet voice. Love you forever, Karen and Ramon Caesar Moreino Aldoyn"
"To the family of Miss Carrie, I remember our families on Kingston Ave, Warner St etc. Your mother was a very sweet and dear person. She and all of you are always in my memories of the good ole days. May God Bless you all and keep you at a time of your loss. Monica Jenny Williams daughter"
"Dear Stella, Pam, Robert, Donald Your mom was a doll baby. Just as sweet as can be. I remember her walking up Kingston Avenue to her home on Warner Street back in the day. She had it going on. She exemplified the word Lady, a Lady indeed she was. Radiant as the sunshine, and as lovely as the cool breeze on a hot summer day. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Ms. Carrie."
"To the family of Mrs. Wayne, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief."