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Leo Villarreal
September 5, 2019
RIP Ms. Billie
LaFaye Newkirk
September 21, 2002
To Mike and Vanessa Carr and all of the family. I, too, just learned of your mother's passing through Molly Ivin's column. My thoughts are with you as you mourn this significant loss in your lives.
Robert Smith
September 19, 2002
I learned about Billie's death in Molly Ivins' column. I first met Billie in 1972 and she had a profound impact on me. It had been years since I'd spoken with her unfortunately.
I will miss her.
Sandy and Carl McKenry
September 19, 2002
The precious memories and special times of your Mom's life is a treasured keepsake. She was a legend in her own time. Our prayers are with you in your loss.
Matthew Nickson
September 18, 2002
God bless her! She was a formidable woman, with an incredible commitment to social justice. She will be missed.
Hava Rothman
September 18, 2002
We(all humanity)have lost a most precious jewel.
We're all far richer for being able to call her"friend"
It was an honor being in Billie's company each and every time.
Billie dear, may you rest in peace.
I love you. Hava
Mustafa Tameez
September 18, 2002
In loving admiration –
Mustafa
John O'Sullivan
September 18, 2002
My brother Toby O'Sullivan chided me over the last couple of years to go see Billie, "she's not doing well." It is my great regret that I didn't. I would have told her that she was important in my life. She and my father were the two people who convinced me that government could be a force for good in society and particularly in the lives of those less fortunate. Yes, every letter written, voter registered, door knocked, envelope stuffed do matter in the big scheme of things. I'm glad to have been at Billie's funeral, as she was at the funerals of both my mother and father. Billie was a great friend and a great lady. I miss her but take pride in the part of her that is a part of me.
Mary Suarez
September 17, 2002
Billie Carr was a legend in her time. It was such an honor to just be in her presence and to hear her stories of the hard fought battles. She was a great teacher and there was no one like her. She will be greatly missed.
Julie Jackson Lusby
September 15, 2002
Like Steinbeck's Tom Joad, Billie will always be with us. She'll be in the quiet pride of a deputy voter registrar signing up a brand new Democrat, in a state convention floor fight to insure that our Party reflects its people and wherever "liberal" is embraced instead of dodged.
Patricia Greer
September 15, 2002
To the family of Billie Carr,
As a friend of Jennifer Carr, Whenever we would meet I would hear a wonderful story about the grandmother who was so important and special to my friend Jennifer. I sensed that her impact on her family and her community was profound, and her legacy of strong convictions followed by committed action will live on through those who knew, admired and loved her. Her passing is a loss to all of us.
God bless you and keep you. Celebrate her life and carry on with her spirit.
Katie Kennedy
September 14, 2002
To Billie's Family:
Billie was an inspiration to me when I first entered politics. The endorsement of the Harris County Democrats helped me win my first primary race. She was the true inspiration for all of us Yellow Dog Democrats. I'm sure she is organizing her precinct in heaven right now. Billie always said that Jesus chose to ride on a donkey. I'll miss her.
Corbet Perkins
September 14, 2002
It was rewarding and an honor to know and work with Billie over the years. She made a difference.
Donald Hice
September 14, 2002
Stacey,Tracey,Donald,Janet,Duff and Family
I am truly sorry for your loss. Aunt Bille was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. I remember working the polls for her during various campaigns in which we were responsible for taking lunch, dinner and paying the folks working the polls. Aunt Billie would instruct us to wait until the polls were about to close before paying the card pushers. She was afraid they might leave if paid sooner and she wanted those cards pushed as long as possible. I loved Aunt Bille and feel fortunate to have known her. Thanks for letting me in on all the greatness of your family.
Brandon Wolf
September 13, 2002
She leaves herself behind in the lives of countless people whose lives she touched and enriched.
Chuck Kling
September 13, 2002
Billie set the pattern for many of us. We should rededicate ourselves to the goals she articulated. Achievement of these goals would make Texas and the world more civilized.
Fred & Theo Capps
September 13, 2002
To the Carr family, especially our friend and colleague, Jennifer:
Theo and I feel very close to you since we, too, lost a loved one so recently. We share in your grief and offer your our love and deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers. Peace.
Marlene Petry , RN
September 13, 2002
Dear Carr family,
You have my deepest sympathies. I know that she will truly be missed. I only knew her for a short time, but it does not take long to know how wonderful of a person she was. God bless all of you.
Marlene Petry, RN
Memorial Hermann Southwest ICU
Mike Workman
September 13, 2002
Billie Carr was one of a kind and I consider her one of my political mentors. Our closest involvement was in 1982 when I headed the Houston Area Young Democrats and she worked full-time in the Harris County Democratic Party office organizing our party's primary. The general election that followed was the last time that our party won ALL statewide races and we must organize so that will again occur as soon as possible!
She will be greatly missed.
I look forward to sharing stories with others lucky enough to have known her as we gather in Houston to celebrate her great contributions to our party that were also for the greater good of our society and nation.
Tom Blackwell
September 13, 2002
I first met Billie Carr at a Democratic State Convention in 1976, where I acquired a copy of her book. It was a pleasure to be with her again at the National Convention in 2000, and at State Party meetings that followed.
Her work will continue. She will not be forgotten.
Sue Schechter
September 13, 2002
Irreplaceable - no one to take her place.
Robert & Mary Miles
September 13, 2002
Jennifer and Family:
Mary's and my prayers are with you at this special time.
In Christian Love
Robert and Mary Miles
Vice-President and legislative Co-Chairain of Texas Assoc. of Addication Professionals.
Representative Debra Danburg
September 13, 2002
I'll always remember the weekends and evenings sitting around Phil Greene's office, plotting and scheming with Billie. The good news is, we won more than we lost - even tho' the odds were against us. In memory of Billie, ORGANIZE!
Catherine Brown
September 13, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with you...now and in the weeks to come.
CLARA LOU SAWYER
September 13, 2002
PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN & WORKED WITH BILLIE SINCE 1964. SHE MADE ME PROUD TO BE A LIBERAL DEMOCRAT!!!
Jacque Perna Fuller
September 13, 2002
I never met Billie, but knew her political side well. She was influential in the forming of my own political persona. A better role model couldn't have been had.
My deepest sympathies to you, her family, and to all Texas liberals.
Mary Ellen Brennan
September 13, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the family of a very special woman, Billie Carr. May it help in some small way to know that others care.
Thom Holzshu
September 12, 2002
Your mother was special, and we know the love you "Boy's" had for her. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with Davey, BBoy and Mike. We love you guy's very much. God Bless the entire Carr Family. And, God Bless America.
Your Friends...
Thom W. Holzshu, Sr.
Thom W. Holzshu, Jr.
Christian Paul Holzshu
Tommy Holzshu, jr.
September 12, 2002
i am sorry to say that i never met billie carr, but i have known mike, david and billy for 15 years now. to know those three men and their character is all i need to know about their mother. a great woman who raised three great son's. God bless your family.
CAROLYN WEISS
September 12, 2002
OUR LOVE AND PRAYS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. WE HAVE MISSED SEEING ALL OF YOU, AND WILL TRULY MISS AUNT BILLIE. PRAY THE LORD WILL GRANT YOU LOVE AND PEACE IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. CAROLYN, EDDIE WEISS AND FAMILY
LaNell Anderson
September 12, 2002
I was privileged to meet Ms. Carr in the 2000 election cycle and she still comes to mind as a wonderful example of DEMOCRACY. What an inspiration she was. Her courage and faithfulness to the principles of our government were unfailing. She was a great example of civic responsibility.
LaNell Anderson
Lora Dickerson (Free)
September 11, 2002
I consider meeting Ms.Carr a blessing. As a friend of her three boys David, Billy and Mike....I know how much she was loved. She is a role model to all. God Bless Billie and her family.
Phil Greene
September 11, 2002
Goodbye to a good friend and a great Lady who enriched my life and the lives of everyone lucky enough to have known her. She will be missed.
Lisa Marsh Palomo
September 11, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the McClain and Carr families.
Laura Saenz
September 11, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the McClain and Carr families. I have fond memories of my childhood being in the presence of "Aunt Billie".
Lisa Hernandez
September 11, 2002
I will forever remember Billie as a testament to the power of one.
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