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Obituary

Fern Carver Chester (97) of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of her family.

Fern was born in Amarillo, Texas on March 9, 1928, to Roy Carver and Stella (Witt) Carver during the Great Depression. Fern had four siblings, Leroy Carver, Russell Jay Carver, Stella (Carver) Sherwood, and Charles Carver.

Fern grew up in Amarillo in the midst of the Dust Bowl and would often …

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Dear John, Michael and I just recently found out about your Mom passing away.  Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and…
Dear John, Michael and I just recently found out about your Mom passing away.  Our deepest sympathy…
Dear John, Michael and I just recently found out about your Mom …

Wow - Fern was such a positive impact on my live as were Ray and all the Chesters, what a legacy.

Condolences to the ent…

Wow - Fern was such a positive impact on my live as were Ray and all the Chesters, what a legacy.

Co…

Wow - Fern was such a positive impact on my live as were Ray and…

Fern was a blessing to our family years ago.   We RSVP'd to attend the Memorial, but are sorry we are unable to attend.…

Fern was a blessing to our family years ago.   We RSVP'd to attend the Memorial, but are sorry we a…

Fern was a blessing to our family years ago.   We RSVP'd to atte…

Fern was so amazingly full of life and fun!  She was just a joy to be around.  Her love for her family was contagious t…
Fern was so amazingly full of life and fun!  She was just a joy to be around.  Her love for her fam…
Fern was so amazingly full of life and fun!  She was just a joy …

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Round Rock Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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Born

March 9th, 1928
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Passed away

May 14th, 2025
Austin, Texas

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Cause of death

Vascular dementia

Method of disposition

Cremation

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