Carla Vernell Layton

Carla Vernell Guerry Layton left this world on February 3, 2020, after a significant illness. She was born August 26, 1961, in Weatherford, Texas, to Vernon L. Guerry and Ruth Stratton Guerry. 

She was a lifelong resident of Weatherford, where she graduated from WHS in 1979. She participated in band where she was first chair clarinet and a twirler. After high school, she attended cosmetology school and owned Stage III Salon for several years. After motherhood, she retired, but still held her license until her death. She was a lifelong Southern Baptist with Eureka Baptist Church being her home church. Her joys in life were watching her daughter, Alex, play sports and experiencing lunch dates at new restaurants with her sister.

Carla was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Layton, and her father, Vernon Guerry. 

She is survived by her daughter, Alex Layton, and fiancé, Taylor Loaces, both of Cary, North Carolina; her mother, Ruth Guerry; her sister, Cheryl Hobson and husband, Gerald; nieces, Haley Hobson, Jacey Hobson and husband, Conner Blanton.

A memorial service honoring Carla’s life will be held February 9, at the Galbreaith Pickard Chapel at 2:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date.