In loving memory of Nancy Faye Carlow, born on April 27, 1944, in Maud, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on January 13, 2024 at her home. A cherished soul, her kindness and warmth touched the lives of many. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, H.J. “Scooter” and Hazel Smith, her brother Hiram Smith, her sister Annette Barberee, and granddaughter Gracyn Carlow.
Nancy is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, James Marion Carlow, two sons and daughters-in-law, Brad and Ashley Carlow of Texarkana, and Blake and Melinda Carlow of New Boston, TX. She leaves 6 grandchildren: Taylor Carlow and his wife Taylor, Shelby Stephens and her husband Caleb, Malori Carlow and her husband Jacob Miramontes, Triston Carlow and his wife Sarah, Briley Barron, Mason Carlow, and 3 great-grandchildren Allisyn Miramontes, Julia Carlow and Banks Stephens. One special niece and nephew, Annjannette Chapman and her husband Scott, and Joey Hicks and his wife Debbie and many other nieces and nephews that she loved.
Nancy, a woman of academic prowess, graduated as valedictorian from Maud High School in 1962. She received her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her masters degree from East Texas State University. She began her career in education, spending a short time serving as a home economics and elementary teacher. Her passion extended beyond the classroom as her expertise in bookkeeping was evident in her role at Dairyland Farms and later as a bookkeeper for Texarkana Tractor, where she has worked since 1994.