Carla Jane Brewer, 59, just shy of her 60th birthday, died peacefully on May 10th, 2024 at her sister’s home, surrounded by family, in Mesa, Arizona. Carla’s yearlong battle with small cell lung cancer is now over. She passed away with dignity and grace.
Carla was born May 26, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of Joyce and Donald Orr. She grew up as an Army brat, having the opportunity to live in many places growing up. She graduated from Fountain Ft. Carson High School in Fountain, Colorado. Carla went on to find her place in this world and true earthly “home” in Moriarty, New Mexico.
During her time in New Mexico, Carla worked at Home Depot in Albuquerque, Galles Chevrolet in Albuquerque, and is most well known for her time at the Chili Hills diner in Moriarty. She also owned several rental homes in Moriarty, NM. Carla was a horse enthusiast, an avid gardener, served on the Moriarty Planning and Zoning Commission, and loved camping, cooking and helping others.
Carla is survived by her son, Jon Corey (Bubba) Brewer and life partner Jennie Skirvin, of Moriarty, NM; daughter, Stormi Brewer, of Lawrence, KS; parents, Joyce and Donald Orr, of Mesa, AZ; sister, Donna Vessey and husband David, of Mesa AZ; sister, Terry Young and husband Michael, of Cotopaxi, CO; and best friend Linda (Loulou) Tew and husband Landis, of Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Carla was audacious and never met a stranger. Carla’s generosity and friendship changed the lives of everyone she ever met. Her contagious smile, love and kindness will never be forgotten. Carla loved the wonderful people in Moriarty. She always felt as though she was very blessed by the amazing community of Moriarty. She raised her children and called Moriarty home for most of her adult life.
We are eternally grateful for the years we have had with Carla, and our lives will be forever changed without her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Carla’s name to the Arizona Life Hospice at 4824 E. Baseline Road, Unit 133, Mesa, AZ 85206 or to the New Mexico Cancer Center, 4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.