Carol Spires Obituary

Momma, just thought of you on your birthday all day last Saturday. 92 you would have been...hard to believe. I love, miss you and hope all is well in the presence of angels! Your girl Dana

Mom, every day brings a new reason to celebrate you. John always says, "What would Carol do?" hoping I follow your lead. And a lot of your family got together this year at both Christmas and after to honor our closeness and relationship, and Jarett and Emily became engaged! At the Broadmoor, where Nana and Da had their honeymoon! Bi celebration!!

I have a hard time believing it has been ten years already. I think of you often, thank you for all of the lessons in life that you taught me. Miss you!!

Hi Love, Thinking of you daily. You are my heart and my best friend. Nine years we are apart. Quite a crap Holiday.

Hard to comprehend that it has been eight years. I think of you often and know that you are watching down over your four beautiful children and Grandchildren.
Love always,
DJ

A blink of an eye and it´s been eight years. I´ve dreamt about you more often these days, and it´s comforting to see your face there. We all miss you mama. Love you always!

Another year has passed, I often visit that spot in Palmer Park and think of you. Part of me is glad that you aren't here to see what is happening to this crazy world. Thinking of you always.
DJ

Seven years....where has the time gone. I miss you a great deal and often walk up the trail above the stables and look down on the house with fond memories. Love you Carol!

Mom,
It's so hard to believe that it has already been six years since you left us. I think of you often and walk the trail above Mark Reyner stables. I miss you and will love you always.

Dave

Hi Mom. Love you so much. Amazing passed by the hospital today and it just hit me the last time I saw you. My heart hurts but is full of love.

Carol, I still have a tough time with coming to grip with you leaving. I take walks on the trail that goes up above Mark Reyner;s stables and think of you. We all went through a lot together, which I believe made us stronger. So many wonderful times, handicapping the Dogs together and so many others. I will always miss those times. Thanks so much for being there when I needed someone the most.

DJ

Hi Mom. I pray about you every day. I miss you. It's my 59th. You know that. I'm doing ok. The kids and John are well. Thanks for your presence. I know you are celebrating me. And I love you gal.

Happy Birthday today Mamacita! Love you and thinking of you!

Dana

Ladybug,

Two Christmases ago you left us, starting the eve of Christmas day; your favorite day for your kids. Think you meant to be with us as long as you could.

I so miss you.

Mom, thinking of you. Birthday tomorrow and you were always such a big celebration gal. Know I love you and miss you.

Devon, I'm not sure how I ran across your mothers obituary. I hope time has helped ease some of the pain. Hope you're doing well.

Jeff Combs

Mama, our first Christmas without you physically here. It was always your thing. I'm sure you are soaring and happy but my heart still hearts.
Love and respect. Me

Dear Mom,
I so miss you. Every day I think of your time in the hospital, and how you reached out to me at all hours once you went in on Christmas day. I thought you would come out but I was wrong. My soul hurts and I don't know how to heal myself. I'm back to church after a year but it's not enough. So many tears all the time. I'm sorry; I know you want me to be stronger. I'll keep trying.

As a class officer, I am writing to express our sympathy to your family at your great loss. Carol was such a lively, dynamic person. She will be greatly missed. In our Reunion notes, she expressed such joy at her relationships with her children and grandchildren. I hope that is a great comfort to all of you.
Sincerely, Jane Beaver Brooks - Class of 1955

Dear Dana - I was saddened to learn that your mother passed away. I know this is a hard time for you, as it was for me when my mother died. Your mom had a long life and dealt with both fortune and adversity as became a lady. Know that I am thinking of you.
Love,
Diane

Dear Dana
So terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother.
I know how much you loved her so and how important she was in your life. As I too know Mothers will always be our angels and we were both fortunate enough to having such remarkable women in our life.
With Much Love
Pix

Thinking of you girlfriend.
Be strong. Have a couple really good cries…they are so underrated! Know your pals have your back and are with you in spirit…and hope to be there in person soon.

Sudden death is not easy…having gone through it. Though if you think about the alternative it's not all that bad. Getting old is not for sissies that's for sure.
Just promise me you will give yourself a break and take some time just for YOU. I love you girl. Now you have an angel watching over you…
Kisskiss,
ML

Dana,

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know there are no words of solace at a time like this. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Give the kids and yourself a big hug. May this new year bring you much joy and happiness.

I love you.

Dana and Locke, Chase and Devon, We are thinking of you and wish we were there to help comfort you. We are .sending our prayers and love. How wonderful that you all were close by your mother's side. Special love and prayers to you all.
Aunt Kip and Uncle Bill

Sweet Dana -

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. It is so tough to lose a parent. It's wonderful all of you were there. She knows you love her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, my dear friend. Know that I hold you in my heart.

xo always, Jules

Dear Dana,
I'm so sorry about your Mom's demise and glad we spoke. please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, especially in those quiet moments it hurts like hell. May the memories of love and happiness shared comfort you in your sorrow. Love, Suz

Dana and family, To let you know that thoughts and pryers are with you in this time of sorrow. We were sorry to hear about your mom.

So sorry to hear about your loss. Can't imagine how hard this is. Thinking of you,and keeping you in my prayers. Kim Maites

Dana, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know that you struggled with bringing Mom here, however, it was the best for her and you. Please know that I am always up for chatting or being an ear for you to talk to.
Love YA! Patricia

Dana, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our warmest condolences. We are deeply sorry aabout the death of your mother and that we found out so late. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Your neighbors, Miguel, Michelle and Melanie

Dana, thank you. I am Robert Conrad's wife, Annette and am writing this for him. He broke his right knee-cap two weeks ago and is in a brace.

He read about her death in the "PRESS JOURNAL".

"Bob" said to tell you how fortunate you were to have her as your mother. He thought fondly of your mother and your grand-father. He dated your mother in high school and after "off and on" for several years and valued her friendship. He says that if it hadn't been for her, he would have been shipped out on a destroyer during the Korean War. She was very ill and he had been staying with her at night. He missed his transportation to "Great Lakes" and they left without him. He was sent to Pensacola and remained there the entire time.

The last time Bob spoke with her, he said that he felt she was ill but it was not discussed.

We will visit and read the feature. Thank you for letting him know.
Annette

Carol, you will be missed. You inspired the young and old. I admired how classy of a lady that you were, and the love you shared about your children. May you rest in peace.

Carol was indeed the most amazing woman, Mother and person I have ever known. She raised four wonderful children and lived her life with class and dignity in everything she did. I will truly miss you Carol, thank you for letting me be a small part of your life. Dave

We were sad to hear about Carol passing. She took so much time to connect with me, which I passed on to my 2 sisters, Cindy and Susan. Your mother was best friends with our mother, Beverly Brown in Louisiana. I so enjoyed connecting and getting to know Carol. I see she and my mother having a great reunion in Heaven!! Sally Dinwiddie [email protected]

Dear Locke, Dana, Devon & Chase,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a warm person.

So sorry to hear about your mother. We are thinking of you at this time.

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven who watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I was so fortunate to have a caring best friend for nearly 50 years. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Lovingly,

Dana and Locke, Chase and Devon, We are thinking of you and wish we were there to help comfort you. We are .sending our prayers and love. How wonderful that you all are close by your mother's side. Special love and prayers to you all.

We miss you mama...love you forever ?? Locke, Dana, Dev & Chase