Vada Mae Carrell

Vada Mae Carrell, 89, of Huntington died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her residence. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mrs. Carrell was born July 14, 1934 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Evie (Trahan) and Dave Hopson.

Vada was a lifelong resident of Angelina County. She worked at Brookshire Brothers in the Deli, but taking care of her family was always her first priority. She was a loving wife and a helpmate to her husband in his propane business, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her outstanding cooking. She fed many generations of kids who passed through her house. She loved her family and loved holding and rocking the babies. She believed every child needed a dirt mound to play on. There was no spanking kids at her house and she didn’t mind telling you so.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Judy Carrell of Huntington, Kenney and Deidra Carrell of Diboll; daughters and son-in-law, Karon and Glenn McCarty, Sharon Rodrigues, all of Wells; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, G.C. Carrell, Jr.; son, Buddy Carrell; son-in-law, Gary Rodrigues; grandson, Hunter Carrell; brothers, Vance Hopson, Pete Hopson; and sisters, Ponell Dixon and Marie Christopher.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.