Carol Lynn Lloyd

Carol was a beloved member of our Yoga class for years and we all admired her courage, her strength, her optimism and her love of fun. With her unforgettable smile and her hearty laugh, everything was always more enjoyable when Carol was there. Her inspiration lives on in all of us. Namaste, Carol. You are deeply loved and missed!

Dear Lloyd´s family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of dear Carol, our prayers are love to your family at this most painful and challenging times.
Dear Carol will be missed by all of us.
God bless her soul
Love,
Shakeri´s family

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. RIP Carol.
Nik Alsop

Goodbye My Sweet Sister and many thanks for all the great memories you provided. You made my baby brother Ed one very lucky man. I know you would not like us to be drippy or teary, so please know that we´ll party hardy in your honor. May you Rest in Peace knowing you can now enjoy all the heavenly Miller Lite you wish.

Bro Ed: I too was lucky. I witnessed the considerable love you and Carol shared. I´ve never seen two people so perfectly matched. Rest assured your love is reflected in the wonderful family you two produced for society´s benefit, and in the many friends you made over the years. Jeff, Alicia, Drew, Little Leo and Ryder will continue to provide you much comfort and support. And your extended family and friends will always be here for you.

I grew up with carol as a neighbor but she wasn´t just a neighbor she was a friend and family to us. Whenever we needed something she was always there for us no matter what. Carol never stopped her fight she kept fighting on days that were to hard for he but she never gave up. She beat it and beat it. I will always cherish her in my memories. She meant the absolute world to not just me but my family.
On november 9th i went to her house because God put her in my heart and was telling me to go there. I brought her favorite bread from trader joe´s and wrote her a long note on how she inspired me to never give up. I remember that day like the back of my hand when Ed let me go upstairs to give it to her. I went upstairs and gave it to her while she was watching soccer. we had a long conversation on how i need to peruse my dreams and goals and how i just need to live the life i dream of. We talked for awhile until i had to leave. i remember her grabbing my hand before i left and she said she was so proud of me and that i am so beautiful! I told her i loved her so much and that she is so strong and she said "fight ur battles niamh, they´re gonna be hard but it will never compare to the end! i love you!" i will never forget those words that she said to me. I love her so much and i will live the life she would have wanted me to live.
I remember the time that i went over to her house and we did puzzles and ate snacks when i was little.
so many memories that i will never forget.

Grief can be so challenging special memories help Carol to live on ...May Carol´s memory always be a blessing

I met Carol in the mid-nineties. She was working at the court reporter office I worked for. I was a fairly new reporter and then got married and had two kids while Carol worked there. I always looked forward to going into the office to see Carol. She was always so warm and loving and willing to listen to my stresses about jobs, kids, husband...lol! She always had such great words of wisdom. We had a lot of laughs and tears through the years and I cherished her friendship. Even after we went our separate ways, we would get together with the other reporters for lunch or dinner and have margaritas and of course Miller Lites. I'm going to miss you Carol, but your bright light will always shine and I will never forget you. Happy birthday, my friend! Hoping you're enjoying a Miller Lite. I'm having one in your honor today. Love you. RIP.

Thank you, my beautiful friend, for all your love you shared!

I haven't seen beautiful Carol in many years...I can still hear her laugh. We became friends while working at Western Stste School of Law....rest in peace!

Our family have been a part of the Lloyd family since 1988. We have shared, laughed and cried which has added to the richness of our life. Our son Andrew was given the Lloyd name for his middle name, we loved Carol and the family that much. The name "Mama Lloyd" was more than an affectionate name forCarol, it represented love, honesty and a pure heart.
Carol gave so much to her friends and family, the world is a richer place because of her. I once told Ed that they´re just a few people in the world that I could say anything to, Carol was on the top of the list. I could say anything, she wouldn´t be critical but offer honest but loving feedback.
My sister Carol, I love you and if God serves beer in heaven, save a Miller light for me. Can´t wait to see you, love you- Jack

I had very few interactions with Carol, but the impression that she made on me was lifelong. Alicia and I did a few triathlons together, and there I had the privilege of meeting Alicia's biggest fan/cheerleader. My memory of a pre-race Italian dinner in Carpenteria comes to mind....I remember Carol's laugh and how it filled the space-made me feel at ease. When you spoke to her, you had her full attention. If she was preoccupied with other thoughts, she never let you know. When sharing a meal with Carol, I remember thinking-I wish I could be around this woman more often. There was just a sense of joyful, nurturing, silliness that was so amazing. She packed racer gift bags for us with snacks and cute accessories!!!! Who does that??? I didn't even get that in childhood! After that weekend, I was driving home with my partner, who is an incredibly shy and reserved person-someone that is deep waters and rarely understood...someone who rarely speaks about his own feelings/observations about people. As we drove he said, "Alicia's mom was great, right? I got to talk with her quite a bit along the race trail while we waited for you to run/cycle by. I have to say-I haven't felt that seen by someone in a long time-maybe ever." I never forgot that. Rest in peace, Carol.

Many moons ago when myself and my bandmates needed a place to stay when we recorded and toured in southern CA, our singer Bruce had an easy solution...stay at Aunt Carol and Uncle Ed's place! Although the rest of the band had yet to meet the Lloyd family, we knew this was a good idea.

All these years later, I remember so fondly our long stays with the Lloyds. Carol and the rest of the family made us 'strangers in a strange land' feel right at home and took such good care of us. We all remember our time with Carol fondly. I can't help but laugh when I think about the belching contests I had with her. She was one of the all time greats at that! I'm laughing and crying a little at the same time reading this loving tribute to Aunt Carol.

Ed, Alicia, Jeff - I know I can speak for myself and the rest of the guys from Shiver when I say that we are so sorry for your loss. We will never forget Carol!

-Benj Auman