Carrie McMillian was born on December 12 ^th , 1943 to James and Geneva McQueen in Lumberton, North Carolina. Carrie moved to New York in 1963 where she raised her children while employed in the Garment District as an industrial clothing presser. She retired 13 years ago to spend more time with her children and grandchildren.

Carrie was a warm and loving mother who had a no nonsense approach to parenting, steeped in love. Carrie would tell you just what she thought and you always knew exactly where she was coming from. Carrie was a joker and would pull the funniest pranks on her family that always had everyone cracking up. Carrie was a true original and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Carrie was preceded in death by: her brothers; William Henry, Levi, Chester, Thomas and James, her sisters; Lois, Clarene and Elizabeth, her son; Samuel McMillian and her grandson; Haneff Ryan.

Carrie's memory will be lovingly remembered by: her sisters; Louise and Maggie, her brother; Leroy, her sons; Thomas and Christopher, her daughter; Lisa, her daughter-in-law; Tamara McMillian, her grandsons; Thomas Jr., Christopher Jr. and Richard Earl, her granddaughters; Yasmine, Jasmine, Mercedes and Crystal, her great grandchildren; Hashanti, Jesiah and Freddy.

Carrie also leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who will all fondly remember her life and her love for them.