Carla Willis Ph.D.

I mostly knew Carla through teaching the two younger girls at JRC. She and Gregg would both come to class any time I invited parents to join their children for sharing and learning. It was always a joy to see the love she had for her family, and her smiling face. Since Carla's been gone, I've learned so much more about her through Gregg, who has shared so many stories about the amazing person she was. I wish I'd known her better.

I still miss Carla and think about her a lot...when I read something interesting about economics or politics, when I see a funny T-shirt slogan, and when I walk past Dozika and think about seeing her there when she was eating with Dahlia and three other kindergarteners who were having a very intense conversation.

Carla was my RA and neighbor my freshmen year at Oberlin. I can remember her grace and warmth as if it was yesterday. I am so sad for her family.
-Phil Kassen

Condolences. I'm an Allderdice classmate, and I remember Carla from our feminist, humanist, organizing, activist teen years. Carla was also a spectacular friend, and a great person with whom to survive adolescence. I am so sorry for your loss, and wish you peace as you walk the road of grief.

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are to everyone in this beautiful family.

She had a beautiful smile & personality to match. My thoughts and prayers are with the Willis/Gregg family: Gregg, Ilana, Dalia, Shira and Hugo.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother/wife was an amazing woman and I feel privileged to have gotten to know her via osmosis of knowing Shira. I know you will miss her deeply. Ill be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

She will be dearly missed.
My love goes out to Carla's Family and friends.

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May GOD bestow strength and peace upon your family as you go through this difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to Shira and the Baker/Willis family. Sending your family strength, courage, patience, and love! Nichols sends its prayers to all of you! May her memory be eternal!

I share my sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences with the Willis/Baker family. Such a lovely family, all of our hearts are with you.

I am so very sorry for the loss of Carla. Having taught her daughters, I know she imbued in them a love of learning, compassion for others, and a determination to be steadfast and true. My deepest sympathies to all her family. Sending God's peace and love.

My deepest sympathies go to the entire Willis/Baker family. Carla poured her heart and soul into her family and was one of the most caring, positive, and supportive parents I have had the pleasure to work with. Gregg, Dalia, Ilana, and Shira- you all are in my prayers during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Carla will be remembered as a very intelligent , inspiring ,and loving person. I knew her as a teenager, and loved getting to know her again. Her love of family and community was tremendous. So very sorry for our loss.

My deepest and sincerest sympathies go to the entire Willis and Baker families. May Carla's soul reside in peace with G-d and may both watch over all of you.
Chaya, a friend of Yolanda's in Pittsburgh

I met Carla the first week of freshman year at Oberlin. I was drawn to her confidence, warmth, and big smile. Weve been close friends since. I was thinking about what the rabbi said, that we all carry her soul with us now. I will always treasure my memories of her and the bit of her soul that I carry with me. Much love to Gregg and the girls and my heart is heavy with your loss.

Even across many miles, Carla was an inspiration to me. She had my highest regard and affection.

Carla was a special soul and I feel so blessed to have known her. Sending my love and prayers to Gregg, Ilana, Shira and Dahlia. Here memory will be a blessing.

My heart and prayers to Gregg and his beautiful family.

Renu Garg
Gregg's Oberlin College and Northwestern University Classmate.

Our family is very saddened by the loss of Carla. She was a great person to know and always had a smile on her face. Our kids went to school together and we watched them grow up. You will be missed!Lisa,Al,Talia & Ariel Redmond

Her concern for the safety of the school children in Niles and Skokie as she courageously opposed the permitting of a gun store near Niles West will forever be remembered by me.

I was honored to know Carla through her work with People for a Safer Society. May her memory be a blessing to her family and friends.

I knew Carla at the American Medical Association and my best memory of Carla was her laugh. It was hearty and you knew that she truly was enjoying whatever made her laugh. She was a wonderful person and I wish prayers for your family during this most sad time.

Kathy Petty

A truly beautiful human being, who did more than her share to change the world. I knew her slightly but her reverberations deeply. My heart is with all of those closest and who have lived through her fight with cancer. Special love to her partner & my forever friend Gregg.

My sister, Carla, was a devoted family woman, scholar, activist, and career professional. She was well-liked and loved by a great many people. So many of us are so heartbroken. A moving outpouring of love was sent her way by so many people during her illness. That love for her is very much appreciated by those of us who mourn. I loved Carla so very much; she will be missed.

Carla was an intelligent, fun person who radiated lovingkindness. I miss her so much already.

Carla the heavens has gain another bright shining star. Love you always and forever.

My sorrow, condolences and love to the entire family and all friends grieving Carla's loss. She was a loving, creative woman with an amazing family to carry on her legacy. May her memory be for a blessing.

My hear goes out to Gregg and his family.

Greggs 3rd grade teacher,
Shari Brown

So sad to hear. The thoughts and prayers of the Perez Family goes out to Greg and the girls.