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Jennifer
March 27, 2025
My sweet, beautiful Poopsie. I miss you always, please watch our love ones okay? Mom, Dad, Sue. I think of you everyday, I wish with all my heart that I can change things so that all of you could had a little bit more time here. I regret the days when we had to say goodbye. I pray God is keeping all of you in his arms. I love you Carol.
Jennifer
December 23, 2024
I miss you my Poopsie, no one can take the place of you. It´s not the same without the Branker Girls. I love
Jennifer Leyerle
December 16, 2024
My Poopsie, I miss you, it´s not a Christmas greetings, but tomorrow is Sues birthday, and I want you to keep her safe for me okay? I love and miss you Carol
Jennifer Leyerle
November 2, 2024
Happy Birthday To My Beautiful Sister!!
Would you believe that you would have been 60 years old. I honestly could not see you at that age, but I would have done anything to have you here today. I miss you always and I pray that your at peace with our loved ones and one day I hope to join you all. I love you with all my heart and I miss you terribly. You all just left me Love you Poopsie
Jennifer Leyerle
October 11, 2024
I love you Poopsie
Jennifer
September 27, 2024
My Beautiful Poopsie, I miss you everyday. You are always in my thoughts. Please take care of Mom, Dad, and our Sue. God I love you
Michael
May 7, 2024
Not sure why, but have been thinking about you a lot lately, miss you, miss your face, your smile that lit up my day. I know I'll see you again one day and that smile will make everything ok
Michael Losardo
December 25, 2023
Miss you still, always will.
Jennifer Leyerle
April 8, 2023
Happy Easter My Love. Nothing is the same without you Poopsie. I love you always. Jen
Michael Losardo
December 26, 2022
Another year, still miss you as much as ever
Michael
Marcia Davidson-Hall
December 26, 2022
I miss my friend
Michael L
December 25, 2020
❤
Michael L
December 26, 2019
You were in my life only a short time, but I will never forget you .❤
Jennifer Leyerle
December 25, 2019
Remembering my Carol today. We love you
Suzy, Jalen, and Ty Branker-Hook
November 5, 2018
Happy Belated Birthday! Yes, technically I'm late BUT everyone knows that's it's not because I forgot. Jen and I talked about you and both said that we were going to write something multiple times but I guess I get distracted easily.
Anyway, I hope you had your best birthday yet. Jen thinks you had sushi. I think you jammed out on your guitar with Prince or someone equally amazing. And I know mom and dad had the best seats in the house.
You are always missed and forever loved.
Jennifer Leyerle
November 4, 2018
Love you my sister ❤
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2018
Happy birthday Poopsie. Today you would have turned 54. Wow, I'm pretty sure that you would have not looked your age lol. I wish I can say the same. Another birthday without you, but I know that you're spending it in peace, probably eating sushi. I wanted to find a way to celebrate your birthday. today, I was going to make a favorite dish of yours, or even eat sushi myself, to be honest I can't eat the sushi, but I knew you enjoyed bbq chicken, and scalloped potatoes you would have enjoyed it poopsie. I know you never wanted any of us to grieve, but I hope that it's okay that we remember you on this special day. I will always love you, no matter how long we are apart. I was lucky to have a sister with me during good, and bad times,, and in my heart I know you felt the same. This feeling has gotten me through some difficult days. You are missed and loved Carol. Happy 54th birthday sweetie
Jennifer Leyerle
September 29, 2018
Dearest poopsie we love you and miss you so much. Tomorrow is dads birthday, we can't bring a smile to his face on his special day, so perhaps you and mom can okay? Try not to be cranky lol. We love you sweet poopsie.
August 15, 2018
Just thinking about you today and realising how big a part of my life you were in such a short time.
Xoxox Michael
Rita Branker
November 4, 2017
Happy Birthday Auntie. Okay, so technically, I'm a day late but NOT because I forgot your day. I hope it was a peaceful 1 and you spent it with mom and dad. Love you and miss you lots.
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2017
Happy Birthday Angel
jENNIFER lEYERLE
November 3, 2017
My Dear Poopsie: Happy Birthday. Today is a day of mixed emotions because its your 53rd birthday, I think lol math is not my thing. You know that. But it is still your birthday and no matter how much time goes by, I keep expecting you to call to ask if we will pick you up so we can have cake here, or your sending me a voicemail accusing me of forgetting your birthday. That was funny, because while you were leaving that message I was on my way to pick you up. Oh my God the expression on your face was hilarious, I think you asked me Jen did you listen to your messages, and I said No, and you said good don't. You hugged me then because you knew we remembered, and you said LETS GO lol. That was your last birthday.I thank God that you were able to spend it with mom, dad, Keith and I. It was really a wonderful evening, one that I will always cherish for the rest of my life. I love you Poopsie, I will always love you, its hard to be here without you, mom, and dad. Time has passed yes, but it heals also, but the hurt and emptiness still remains. I love you Poopsie HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Jennifer Leyerle
March 30, 2017
Hi Dear Poopsie: I know its been a little while. My thoughts have been on you a lot lately. mom had a birthday 2 days ago, I can't help feeling that if you both were here, you probably would have made mom a dish (Yuck) for mom's day, and you would bring have made her a needlepoint item, Anything that you would have brought it would have been with the best of intentions. I hope, however that mom had a good birthday with you, dad and all the other relatives who are with you in the afterlife. I miss you so much Poopsie, we have had lots of bad times recently, but somehow I know that everything will work out. I have been feeling worn out, tired and sad lately. yet I am trying to carry on, remember what you always said, "there are victims and volunteers" the longer I live, the more that I understand what you meant. I love you, miss you and wish with every fiber of my being that you are still with me, I am so desperate I would even tolerate your crankiness. Anyhow Poopsie Love and Kisses always. jen
Rita Branker
January 1, 2017
Hey Auntie. It's a new year and the holidays are officially over. I'm thrilled. Everyone that knows me knows I'm happy the entire month of December. I tried this time but without mom, it was rough. Not to mention the anniversary of your passing. We did the best we could. I had a really great birthday thanks to my favs. Ma wrapped moms blanket around me and it smelled so good and I know she was here with me. I bought a figurine with 3 angels and a candle in the middle of them for Christmas. Ma keeps the light flickering around the clock above the fireplace. We know you, mom and dad are with us at all times. Well, I'm sure mom is making the rounds because everyone adores her. She probably has alllllll the stories and is holding court. Lol. Please hug dad for me and tell him that I miss him so much and I truly love him and miss his laugh.
Wish you were here. Love you and miss you to pieces.
Jennifer Leyerle
December 30, 2016
Loving and missing you forever Poopsie,
Rita Branker
November 4, 2016
Happy Belated Birthday, Aunt C. I promise I didn't forget and I told everyone yesterday that I was going to leave you a message. I'm so scatterbrained, especially after mom's passing. I'm glad she's with you and was able to hold you on your birthday. She missed you so much and we all spoke of you often. I miss you both and dad, and I hope your birthday was full of love and joy. Missing and loving you with all of me.
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2016
Happy Birthday Poopsie
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2016
Happy 52nd Birthday Poopsie, man if you were here with me I would have really teased you about your age. I totally missed out on that lol. Today is different though, because we used to say that when we got older we would live together. Well actually you used to say that. I would go and tell Keith, Carol said "that we would live together when we are senior citizens", I would also say to Keith NOT ME Carol is to miserable lol. Since you have been gone I thought about that many times and how it will never be. But I do not feel bad today because I know that you are not alone. Somehow since mom has departed I know that you are both together. I do hope that you and mom had a lovely reunion. I guess that is your birthday present this year a beautiful lady who never, ever let you go, You have mom. So now you, mom and dad are together in eternity forever, and I could not be more happy for you. Love you forever my sweet Poopsie.
Jenny leyerle
October 27, 2016
My Dear Sweet Poopsie. We finally placed your ashes where they belonged all the time. With Mom. You are right by her side. Now we can rest assure that you are at peace and resting in Paradise with mom and dad. Please watch over them for us. Love you forever Jen
Carol Mom Jen
Jennifer Leyerle
October 13, 2016
Jennifer Leyerle
October 13, 2016
My Dear Poopsie: It has been a hard couple of days for us. Mom is now in God's hands, and she will be able to finally see you again. Mom always asked for you, but now it is your turn to comfort her, and be with her. You were denied that when you passed away, now you two will be together again. Please give her a hug for all of us. I love you Poopsie, always and forever. Jen
MARCIA Hall
June 22, 2016
My sincere condolences to my dear friend's family. We were best friends in high school but sadly lost touch after graduation. May Carol rest in Jehovah's memory. Marcia
Rita Smith
March 27, 2016
Happy Easter Poopsie.
Rita Smith
November 3, 2015
Happy Birthday my love. Love Mom
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2015
Dear Poopsie, Happy Birthday. Today would have been you 51st. It is so very hard not celebrating this special day with you. Boy time goes by so quickly. I was thinking about your last birthday with us. I brought you Sushi, cake, crab salad, ice cream. I believe that we had Kentucky Fried Chicken, Had I known that it would have been your last birthday I would have ordered Chinese food. I miss you more than I can say. There is not a day that goes by that I don't say your name, and think about you. Time heals, and we are dealing with your loss better than before. Mom asks for you sometimes, because she forgets your gone, maybe it is for the best. I love you and I miss you Poopsie. Happy Birthday I Love You
Princesse
May 23, 2015
We lost touch but I still considered you my family. So sad to know your are gone.
Not a very flattering shot of me, but you look gorgeous.
Rita Branker
January 1, 2015
Hey Auntie. Wish you were here to ring in the new year with us. The holidays were very quiet here. Well, except for Jalen. He has about 3 weeks off. Could've really used a babysitter *ahem*. Tell dad we watched a dvd with you guys in it. It was New Year's Eve, although I can't remember the year. I couldn't make it through the whole thing but I miss and love you both.
Rita Smith
January 1, 2015
Missing you everyday.
jennifer leyerle
December 27, 2014
To Poopsie from Mom
Jennifer Leyerle
December 27, 2014
My Dear Poopsie: Wishing that you were here, I know that it is 4years since you have been gone, but it still seems like yesterday. for me it is a sad reality because mom asks for you everyday and I have to tell her constantly that you have passed away. Each time she asks is just like reliving the night that we told her that you had passed. It is painful, but the pain of losing you is fading only because I realize that you were in so much pain, and I do not believe that you were never truly happy. The missing you is the ache that never goes away. Keith and I rode up to you old residence. Someone put a huge beautiful wreath on you door, I would like to think that you did it, and in my heart I know that you are still with us. I love you and miss you always.
Michael
December 26, 2014
Miss you
Rita Branker
November 4, 2014
Hey Auntie! Happy Belated 50th Birthday! I didn't forget even though I'm leaving this a day later. Jen and I talked about you all day yesterday. Made fun of you, mostly. I still can't believe you're gone. Wish you were here. Tell dad I miss him tremendously. Love you! <3
jennifer leyerle
November 3, 2014
Happy Birthday Poopsie I love you and always will.
Jennifer Leyerle
October 25, 2014
Dear Poopsie: Well my birthday was last Monday, I turned 54years old. Yup I can not believe it either. Which means that you were going to be 50 on 11-3-14. You missed that, we would have had a nice party for you Poopsie, I have been dreaming of you lately, you are always on my mind, but the dreams are really strange, even for me lol. I guess that I just miss you and I wish that I could talk to you for 5minutes. I love you and I will always think of you, when mom and I speak of you I always joke about something that you said that was funny, or your high pitched voice, that always gets a smile from mom. We love you, I hope that you are really at peace, knowing this makes your passing a bit easier. RIP Poopsie
Jennifer Leyerle
April 24, 2014
My sweet poopsie. Mom's birthday came and went. You should have been here. Easter was here. It was nice. All of these are special times and memories that we are making but something is always missing. You my lovely sister. Jen
Rita Branker
November 4, 2013
Happy Birthday Carol! Well, technically, it was yesterday but I didn't forget. You were on my mind all day. I didn't get to share any stories with Jen like we do every year but I was sad and I think she was too so that's probably the reason. I hope your birthday was peaceful and I love you so much. Kisses from Jalen and please hug dad for me.
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2013
Dear Poopsie: Happy Birthday, I have been feeling sad today and then I realize that today is your birthday. I have an overwhelming sense of sadness today because you should have been here with us celebrating your 49th birthday. But we will dedicate this day to your memory and remember past birthdays that we have spent together. Hoping and praying that you are with Dad and enjoying peace and tranquility. I love you always Poopsie
November 3, 2013
Happy Birthday to my first true love
September 23, 2013
Walked by F.I.T. today, got an overwhelming sense of you, just remembering all the times picking you up and dropping you off......miss you
Rita Branker
April 1, 2013
Hey Aunt C. Thinking about you and I see that I'm not the only one. I meant to stop by yesterday but Jalen is a handful and his being on spring break has me beat. So Happy Easter. I'm sure it was a peaceful one for you and Dad. You are both missed and loved dearly.
jennifer Leyerle
March 31, 2013
Hi poopsie Happy Easter. it seems that you have loved ones still signing your guest book. That is so sweet. I miss you always. Love you so much, and miss you more than I can say. Jen
adrien legagneur
March 30, 2013
RIP miss lou May you stay God care
hello jenny please link me up on face book (718)513-4185
adrien legagneur
March 30, 2013
adrien legagneur
Jalen. See the energy?
Rita Branker
November 5, 2012
Hey Aunt C :-) Happy Belated Birthday. I wish I knew how you spent it but I imagine it was very peaceful and you were happier than you've ever been. I'm sorry you're not here. I'm sure Jen would've liked to attempt to bake something. I would've let a message on your actual birthday but with the Hurricane in NY and the schools being closed, Jalen was driving me crazy for more than a week. He's a sweetheart but he has "Larry Energy" so he's a handful. I'll leave a picture of him for you. Anyway, I miss you and I love you. Tell dad he's missed always.
Thank you, Michael, for keeping this book online. It really is a help to have somewhere to turn when we're missing her. It's greatly appreciated.
Sue, Jalen & Ty
Michael
November 4, 2012
Happy Birthday,a day late, as usual xxxxx
Jennifer Leyerle
November 3, 2012
My dear Carol AKA Poopsie: Happy Birthday, yes I remember always. Plus even though our birthdays fell on different months, it always fell on the same day no matter what year it was. Im sorry you are not here to celebrate your 48thyear. im doing it for you by missing you and saying a prayer. If my beliefs are correct, I know that you know that mom is not doing well at all, but I did tell her that it was your birthday, but I feel in her heart she knew. I pray with all my heart that you are happy, at peace with God and missing us like we miss you. I doubt that however, since you are happy and you wont miss us, cause you are contented with your new life, I love you my Poopsie, Happy Birthday
Rita Branker
October 17, 2012
Hey Carol. I'm having a not so great day so I came to bother you. I'm worried about mom and I just came to ask you to watch over her. She's strong just like you but she's sick and I just want her to get better. I can't lose someone else I love so soon. I'm sure dad is with you because he's always in someones business. I know you both see how good Jen & Keith are to mom. She's so well taken care of and she deserves it. They're with her around the clock. It's amazing.
I'm sure you would want me to sum this up so I'll go. Just know that at this moment, when I needed somewhere to turn and someone to speak to, I came here. I love you.
I love you too, dad.
August 19, 2012
Hi Poopsie: I dont know why but im thinking about you so much these days, i guess because mom is so sick, and im terrified of losing someone else that i love. Losing you and dad was hard enough, and I miss you everyday. If you were here you would help with mom and she would want to get better fast, becasue you may nag her so she would have no choice smile. I guess that I feel lonely without you, we had arguments yes, but you were a hell of a lisner, and I could tell you anything and you would say victims or volunteers, i use to get annoyed but I get it now. Im rambling now. I feel you around me, I know your watching over your entire family because I know that you and dad are in a better place, and you both wish that we were all happy too. So maybe you are sad, I hope thats not the case because whatever happens, happens for a reason. I will never understand your passing though, you were young, and had everything going for you., but who am I to question, like Sue said you lived the way you wanted to, and that was your thing. Anyhow until I post again, I love you and I miss you so very very much my poopsie
Rita Branker
March 23, 2012
I was thinking of you and Stevie Wonder's "These Three Words" came on. I never got a chance to tell you how much I loved you and how much I looked up to you as a kid. You have no idea how I thought my aunt that lived in Manhattan was so cool. I have always admired how independent you were. You were the true definition of "shrug life." You never cared what anyone said. You marched to the beat of your own drum (or guitar). Up until the day you passed, you were your own person and you didn't change yourself and try to be something you weren't. That's a hell of a quality.
I love you auntie. Rest In Peace and give Dad my love and tell him I miss him.
michael
December 24, 2011
Thinking of you, and missing your smile
Rita Branker
December 23, 2011
Hey Carol. So hard to believe it's been a year already. We all miss you. Jen & I were talking about you last night. Turns out you were pretty funny. Thanks for all the memories, both good & bad. You're in our hearts & on our minds always. Love you ?
Jennifer Leyerle
December 23, 2011
Dear Poopsie, I know that you hated when i called you that name. just thinking about you on this 1yr anniversary of your passing. I miss you, and I feel your sprit with ma all the time. there is never a day that goes by without me thinking and missing you. we were sisters, and we been through everything together, now that you gone i dont have you by my side anymore, but I have you in my heart. Mom misses you all the time, she talks about you like she wishes you can come back. Keith never talks about you it hurts too much. but we all love you so very much, and we are empty without you and dad. Love jenny
Taieshia Reefer
December 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to all of you during this trying time. Carol was a beautiful and talented person.
As a little girl, I remember her best complaining of the loud music my uncle's use to play since, her bedroom neighbored our apartment. However, their arguments usually resulted in a dance off of some sort. No matter the issue, it always resulted in a positive outcome and a few parties. I would even admit cranking the music up since it would result in a party with the Bankers & Smiths. Those were truly fond memories. May she rest in peace. Love always, T
jennifer Leyerle
November 6, 2011
rita thank you for thinking about auntie carols 1st birthday in heaven. I didnt know what to do on this day. its difficult. God Bless you Rita Sue
Rita Branker
November 3, 2011
Happy 1st Birthday in heaven, Aunt Carol. You are truly missed down here. I know you & dad are spending some time together & watching over us. I know you're at peace & no longer suffering but the selfish part of me wishes you were still here. I love you so, so much. Rest In Paradise. <3
Michael Losardo
August 24, 2011
I cannot count the amount of times I thought about you these many years... You were my first true love,the one I will never forget,and I will always regret having missed out on you. You have a piece of my heart with you. Rest in peace
Jennifer LEYERLE
January 28, 2011
greetings to all of our family and friends who participated in this very special tribute to carols memory. on behalf of our mother rita, my husband keith, her brothers, larry, david and gary, her loving sister in-law denise, and her precious nieces rita, and Belle, of course her loving nephew jarrad, and sadly her great nephew who she met only on the phone,and not in person, but dearly loved him Jalen. on behalf of all of us who loved her and miss her every single day we want to express our thanks to all of the thoughtful and lovely entries. it would have meant a lot to her.
Adrienne Hensen
January 13, 2011
My condolences to Carol's family. I had the pleasure of working with Carol many years ago in New York. She was a smart and funny girl and I enjoyed the time we worked together. I was very sorry to hear of her passing and I hope the memories of her life will keep everyone who knew her strong. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Rita Branker
January 4, 2011
I know in my heart you went peacefully but it still hurts to say goodbye. You will be missed by everyone that ever got a chance to know you. I feel awful knowing you never met my son, Jalen, but I'm so happy that you spoke to him on the phone recently.
I have many great memories of you and I. Most of them are of us bickering and I'm ok with that because that's what we did best. I hope you and Dad are together and watching over us.
I love you Aunt Carol. Rest In Peace.
Josina Calliste
January 2, 2011
Sincerest condolences to all my cousins in this time of tragic loss. May you all find strength to live through this grief. Rest in Peace, Carol.
Marie Hook
January 1, 2011
I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. -Marie
Denise Smith
January 1, 2011
I give my sincerest sympathy to my mother-in-law Rita Smith, my sister-in-law Jenny, brother-in-law Larry and my husband David and the entire family for their unexpected lost of their beloved daughter and sister Carol who died unexpectly this holiday season. I am truly sorry that you suffered two losses in a year after the passing of your beloved Leroy Smith, husband, father and grandfather. May Carol Branker finally find the peace in death that she did not have in Life. God Bless and keep the faith! She will be greatly missed by her niece Isabella and nephew Jarrad. Love Always, Denise Smith
Ken Fisher
January 1, 2011
Condolences to David and the entire family from the Fishers.
Jennifer Leyerle
December 31, 2010
my dear poopsie you were the only sister that I had, now that you are gone I miss you already. We all had problems in our lives, but we were always close to each other, you tried to always be there for me in your own way. I love you, and I don't know what I am going to do without you. however after losing Dad 5 months earlier, and now you, maybe it is a sign from God that you 2 are together in heaven, and standing with God.
augusto Lucero
December 31, 2010
May the comfort of our great Lord console your family and that our great Lord receive you in the paradise that was promised to us all .
Rest in the arms of our Lord
Manuel Batista
December 31, 2010
My sincerest condolences to her family and all those who knew her.
David Smith
December 31, 2010
Carol was a great big sister growing up. We grew apart in later years, but I always loved her. She was a great aunt to my son Jarrad and my daughter Isabella. She will be missed.
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