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Carrie Laird Obituary
She was born in Vicksburg, MS, and had been a resident of Jackson for a number of years. Ms. Laird was the daughter of the late Frank Herman Bliss and Julia Russell Bliss. She was a graduate of Jett High School and attended Hinds Junior College. Ms. Laird was a retired State Field Office Director for Senator Thad Cochran.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Bliss Coleman
She is survived by two sisters, Barbara Bliss Quirk, Vicksburg, MS and Frances Bliss Brown, Muscle Shoals, AL; four nephews, Michael Robinson, Vicksburg, MS, James Russell Brown, Muscle Shoals, AL, David Cameron Brown, Athens, AL, and Matthew Glenn Coleman, Brookhaven, MS; and niece, Sylvia Quirk Brown, Vicksburg, MS.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Stew Pot Community Service, 1100 West Capitol, Jackson, MS 39203.
Riles Funeral Home of Vicksburg in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carrie Laird
Sylvia Quirk-Brown
December 19, 2023
It's still so unbelievable. 15 years now, & it still seems like yesterday. The pain, still cuts like a knife & isn't any easier. When I pass your house, it seems like you should still be there. But, I know you're around us, especially, when we call your name & I know Studley & the others are safe, at peace & in your arms. Merry Christmas, in Heaven & Happy New Year too. Until we meet again. Love & Miss You. Bah-
Sylvia Quirk-Brown
February 16, 2022
Well-Yet, another year has passed. It just seems like yesterday, when we got that dreaded phone call, Dec. 20, 2008. & here it is 2021, already. It just don't seem possible. 13 years. Mother & I knew something wasn't right, after our Thanksgiving dinner. When we go buy your house, it seems like we could still walk in & you'd be there & the kitties. & I miss our phone calls & e-mail shares, to your old [email protected] After we got the call & Mother-your sister, Barbara Bliss-Quirk, me (your neice-Sylvia Quirk-Brown); my husband (William Brown); & our son, (your great-nephew), Alex Brown, went from our Vicksburg, MS., to your Jackson, to claim your body; it is something that will remain etched in our minds & hearts forever. That hour drive, seemed like, it took forever to get there. Well, I just wanted to pay my respects, in some way, again. We love & miss you so much. Love, Huggs & Kisses. Bah-- :) See you later.
Sylvia Brown
December 19, 2020
I love & miss you, dear, Aunt Carrie. I had to stop & think how many years it's been now. 12. It still, just don't seem possible. It just seems like yesterday, we told you goodbye, after your Thanksgiving dinner, here; not knowing, that would be the last time we would see you. I've been thinking about you a lot today & the last few days & was actually looking through a couple of your books today. I know you're around & will hold you in my heart, forever. I wish you & the family a Merry Christmas, in Heaven. XXX OOO Baha :)
Barbara Quirk
December 25, 2008
Hi,
I am Carrie's Sister, Barbara. Carrie was such a loving and caring Sister. Many times we needed her advice and she was always there for us.
She had so many friends and I dare not name one, but I know everyone was a part of her life. I want to thank all of you for being so special to her and becasue of you she had a fulfilled life. We also thank you for your love for her and making her life so happy.
Please feel free to contact me.
God bless you all.
Barbara Bliss Quirk
Doris Collins
December 24, 2008
We had the privlage of knowing Carrie for a long time. She will be missed.May she rest in the peace of the Lord. This is the month we celebrate the birth of our Lord. May Carrie celebrate with the angels. With Love and prayers to the family.
Bettye Barnette Oakes
December 24, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Carrie and I were best friends in high school and made lots of memories. She was always laughing and had that unique way of putting two fingers to her lips when she laughed. God bless you and may you have His peace during this time.
Suzanne/Billy Williamson
December 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christopher Quirk
December 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
My God be with you all.
roland & kathy quirk
December 24, 2008
barb, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Debbie Wirrell
December 24, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies during your time of loss of Carrie. My prayers will request that God shows you the strength to remember the good times that you had the chance to share with her. God Bless
Richard Salassi
December 24, 2008
My sister Ruth and I are saddened to learn of our cousin Carrie's untimely death. We remember with bittersweet fondness endless play together on Bliss Hill as kids. Carrie was the unforgetable inspiration for a very forgetable poem of mine entitled:
Ode to Her Foot
Lament! That such a lovely foot
Can be so rarely found.
Oh how difficult she must put
That damask to the ground.
That I am fortunate to be..
Rejoice!..one of those very few
Who with my very eyes did see
That foot without the shoe.
She regarded that attention, I remember well, as a hoot, and always smiled when reminded later of its silliness. Rest in peace, Carrie.
Sylvia Quirk-Brown
December 24, 2008
Hello;
Carrie was my Aunt. Even thought she always told us: "Just call me Carrie." We're still in shock & received her ashes Tuesday 12-23-08. She was such a special person & will be greatly missed. Our family thanks all of you who have sent e-mails, phone calls, food, cards & most of all-shown the love you had for Carrie. Each of you touched her life in a loving way & she was grateful to have had, such caring friends. I'd be glad to talk to any of you & share Carrie memories.
Love & Huggs to all,
Sylvia
Judy Smith
December 23, 2008
Frances: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. It is always a sad time to lose someone we love because we always want to spend the rest of our life with that person. Just remember that I love you and you are special to me.
Philip Harper
December 23, 2008
I have known Carrie for 38 years and everytime we met she would greet me with a hug and kiss on the cheek. We would run into each when we were both travelling and alot times we would eat dinner. In life you remember alot of people and then they fade away, but Carrie will always be remembered by me and her many friends. I will really miss Carrie and that GREAT BIG SMILE and HUG.
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