To Celebrate a Life of Love: Frances Claire Carver
April 6, 1938-January 30, 2022
Our Beloved Frances Claire Carver; Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Gramma, Great Gramma, and Friend peacefully passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
On April 6, 1938, Frances Claire Little was born to the proud parents of Bernadine Mac Pherson Little and Reginald Matthew Little in Patchogue, Long Island, New York.
The family moved to San Antonio, TX in September of 1943, where Claire attended St. Ann’s and Providence Catholic schools. Claire married her neighborhood sweetheart, John David Carver of San Antonio, on April 6, 1956.
Claire is survived by her husband, John Carver of 65 years and their children and spouses, W. Matthew Carver, Kimberly/Jim Keedy, Lisa/Mike Brown, Stephanie/John Taylor; 10 grandchildren and spouses, Kelly Carver, Leigha Carver, John Matthew/Emily Carver, Hunter Brown, Nicholas Brown, Parker Brown, John (JC)/Chantelle Taylor, Brennan/Addison Taylor, Zachary/Sara Taylor and Trevor Taylor; 8.5 great-grandchildren: Jordyn Carver, Baby Carver (0.5), Ella Taylor, Charlie Taylor, Lucy Taylor, Tommy Taylor, Riley Taylor, Brodi Taylor, Avery Taylor; sisters-in-law, Audrey (Dee Dee) White and Patricia Little; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and life-long friends.
Claire is preceded in death by her firstborn child, John Matthew Carver; her parents, Bernadine and Reginald Little; brother, Reginald M. Little, Jr.; her twin sisters, Rose Mary Czarnecki and Emma Lou Adams; mother-in-law, Mary Louise Carver Louderback.
Claire was a devoted wife, a loving and caring mother, a proud Gramma and Great Gramma. Claire was a mother to many more than just four. She provided a home to numerous orphan animals of all sorts. Claire loved hosting gatherings, cooking, gardening, and shopping. Our loving mother and endearing friend loved us and life. Claire was a friend to the end.
Claire worked along with her father and then her husband in family businesses. Claire even started a small floral business called “The Perfect Touch.” Claire also was an exclusive sales representative for high-end fragrances at Frost Brothers, Saks, Foley’s and Macy’s.
But, Claire’s proudest accomplishment was her family. She always believed in us to do and say the right thing, never say the word ‘hate’, to be there, AND to love each other bunches and bunches.
The Carver family would like to thank those who loved and cared for Claire; our entire family and friends; many caregivers, especially Pearl Beltran, Luciana (Lucy) Del Puerto, Noemi (Mimi) Ashcraft and Maggie Lewis; Accent Care Hospice, esp. Music Therapist, Kaitlyn Davila, Maria, Lisa and Ryan; and many many more.
Memorial services honoring Claire’s life and memory were held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Porter Loring Mortuary North Chapel.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi. Interment followed at Mission Burial Park, North at 20900 IH 10 West, 78257.