Ms. Carrie Mosley

Carrie Virginia Mosley was born on November 25, 1934 to Leonard and Elizabeth Mosley in Warren County, North Carolina. She was a caring and loving spirit devoted to her family. The youngest child of 13 siblings, Carrie garnered recognition through her intelligence and charisma. An exceptional child, she was active in the community and a debutante in a number of cotillions. She participated in beauty pageants and won countless awards for her popularity and academic achievements. She excelled at mostly everything, performing in many school plays and talent shows. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class in 1952. Upon graduating, Carrie moved to New York City in pursuit of opportunity. She was independent and sought to see the world on her own terms. Her desire to help others led her to enroll in Nursing School. She worked tirelessly to provide for her growing family. She worked in the Department of Social Services as a human resource liaison, engaging others with her openness and willingness to help. She touched everyone she came into contact with. Carrie was an artist at heart. It showed in the way she lived her life, the notebooks and journals she carried with her to write in. She read vigorously and told stories, either on paper or for whoever would listen. She enjoyed working with colors and creating meaning through fabrics and crafts. Artwork she made with her own hands hung from the walls of her home. Her favorite music was blues, gospel, and soul. She sang along with Ella Fitzgerald and Mahalia Jackson, her voice a choir all of its own. Her positive demeanor, sense of humor, and personality often made her the life of the party. Her laugh could ignite a room. Through perseverance and sacrifice, Carrie raised three children and cared for others as her own. Her only son, Dennis James Mosley, preceded her in death earlier this year. She adored her grandchildren, nurturing their creativity and spirit. She lived a full, generous life with joy and faith in God. After struggling for eight years with illness, surrounded by her family, she returned home to be with the Lord on August 10th, 2016. Carrie is our ancestral mother. She is survived by: her two daughters, Debora White and Yvette Mosley; her son-in-law, Troy White Jr.; her sister, Lillian Smith; two grandchildren, Tyriek White and Troy White III, grand daughter-in-law Qua White; great grandchildren, Alise, Trey, and Cali White; as well as her extended family, and a host of relatives, friends and coworkers.

Ms. Carrie Mosley

November 25, 1934 - August 10, 2016