Billie Carr

RIP Ms. Billie

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.

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.

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.

God bless her! She was a formidable woman, with an incredible commitment to social justice. She will be missed.

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

In loving admiration –

Mustafa

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...

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.