On a bright cheery morning, Carolyn Ruth Simples was born to the proud parents of the late Dr. Rev. and Mrs. William Simples Sr. in Houston Texas in The Third Ward section of the city. She was the sixth child out of eight children. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at East Bethel Baptist Church under the Pastoral Leadership of the late Rev. G. Porter. She united with Friendship Baptist Church of Brazoria Texas and St. Paul Baptist Church under the leadership and Founder the late Dr. Rev. W. M. Simples.  Her ministries included Sunday school teacher, Organist, Clerk; Matron of Youth department; president of The Northeast District Association mission Women Ministry.

Smart and Confident Carolyn received her education from Blackshear Elementary and graduating from Jack Yates High School Class of 1957. She furthered her education by graduating from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor Degree of Education. A determined minded Carolyn would not stop until she received a Master Degree in Counseling from Prairie View University.

Her Professional Organization/Affiliations: State Teachers Association, Houston Federation of Teachers TSU Alumni, Reading and Math Association, Professional Educators Association, United Negro College Fund ( Golf Tournament) Lone Star Golf Association-Secretary; Harbach –Ripley Neighborhood Center, Houston Recreation and Parks Member, LSGA Junior Golf Program.

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Xi Chapter –Houston, Tx
Offices   Held: Guard, Second Vice President, First Vice President until health declined, Correspondent Secretary

Southern Region Conference Co-Chair, Dress for Success

Guard, Keeper of peace, Honey Doll Pageant, Correspondence Secretary

Jack Yates Fabulous 50 Alumni Association
Secretary, Scholarship Committee, Birthday Committee, Correspondence Secretary, Newsletter, President

National Women of Achievement, Incorporated
Metro southeast Houston Chapter

Secretary, Dress for Success, Scholarship Committee, Golden Apple Luncheon Profile, President

South Central Region
Correspondence Secretary, Achiever of the Year

Awards and Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year (3 times), Outstanding Service Award Outstanding Fund Raiser Award

Carolyn taught at Baskin Elementary, Francis Scott Key Middle School, Isaacs Elementary and performed substitute teaching and counseling at many Houston area schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Brother James, sisters Cleopatra, Arnell, Melba Simples and Rose Mary Stewart and adopted sister Sadie Webb. She leaves to  mourn, one brother William Simples Jr., one sister Betty Jean Pillar, special nephew Garry Simples, niece-in-law Olivia Dalene Simples, ten nieces, 6 nephews, God children Teresa Israel Elijah Barney, a host of nieces and nephews, friends, family, and students.