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Carla R. Styles

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Carla R. Styles

Carla Rochele Styles was born May 24, 1965 in Lincoln, NE to Johnny and Margaret (Dandridge) Styles. She gained her heavenly reward on November 30, 2019.

Carla grew up in Lincoln and attended Lincoln Public Schools, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1986. During her time in high school, she was a faithful member of the pep squad, attending many sporting events and cheering on the sons of the black and red.  She was also a member of Special Olympics where she thoroughly enjoyed competing in running track, bowling, and basketball. She was the recipient of many awards and medals through the Special Olympics program for the State of Nebraska.

For well over twenty years, she was employed with the State of Nebraska Records Management Division-Micrographics Work Site. She was responsible for preparing documents for scanning public records. She took great pride in her work and strove to always do her best. In her spare time Carla enjoyed shopping, attending Parks and Recreation Social Club, bowling in the Lincoln Parks Recreation Bowling League, and spending time with her family.

Carla accepted Christ on September 6, 1981 at the age of 16 and became a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church family. Growing up in the church, Carla faithfully attended Sunday school and loved learning about God’s word. She was a faithful member of the Usher Board serving in this capacity for over 25 years. She loved being a door-keeper and took great pride in greeting people every Sunday morning and keeping people in order. Carla was a committed member and always did what was asked and committed to do whatever was needed. She loved her church family and loved the Lord. Carla was a caring person and sweet spirit, often greeting people with a smile and warm hug.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, Margaret and Johnny Styles, sister, Marla Styles, of Lincoln, 2 step sisters in Palatka, FL, Faye Word, and Myra Styles, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3301 N. 56th St., Lincoln, NE

Visitation will be 2:00-7:00 p.m. with family greet 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln, NE

Memorials may be given to the family for future designation

 

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