Willie Carr, 79 of Rockford passed away on September 30, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Born on September 24, 1934 in Booneville, MS, she was the daughter of Jack and Nettie (Michaels) Wilson. She married Edward Carr on April 21, 1951 in Russellville, AL.
A “Big Kid at Heart”, Willie devoted her life to raising her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, canning, and spending time with her family.
She is lovingly survived by her children, James Carr, Debra (Dennis) Schroeder, and Diane (J. Glenn) Lamb; daughter in law, Patricia Carr; grandchildren, Amanda Lander, Tabitha (Shawn) Pruitt, Damien Walsh, Nikole (Christian) Escobedo, Aaron Schroeder; Michael (Eli) Lamb, Zach (Ali) Lamb, and Danielle Lamb; and numerous great grandchildren; sisters, Mildred White and Mary Lowe; brothers, Charles and Wayne Wilson.
She was predeceased by her husband, parents, sons, Joe, Jimmy, and John Carr; grandson, Jimmy Carr, Jr.; 5 brothers and sisters.
Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State Street, Rockford. Pastor J. Glenn Lamb officiating. Visitation, 9 a.m. to time of service at the funeral home. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at advantagerockford.com.
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