Senate Resolution No. 399

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Idella Carey, beloved
mother, grandmother, and pillar in her community

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Idella Carey, an extraordinary woman of
indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve
as a standard to which others might aspire; and

WHEREAS, Idella Carey of Brooklyn, New York, died on Tuesday, June
19, 2018, at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Idella Carey was born to the late Ervin and Estella (Clark)
Carey on August 19, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended
McKinley High School; and

WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Idella Carey moved to New York City and
met Leon Faules; together, they raised five daughters in the Louis H.
Pink Houses; she relished her role as a homemaker, and was famous for
her macaroni and cheese, peanut butter cookies, and double layer sheet
cake; and

WHEREAS, After the death of her common law husband, Idella Carey
began her career with FedCap Rehabilitation Services where she worked as
a home health attendant; she loved her job and made each and every one
her clients feel as if they were a member of her family; and

WHEREAS, Idella Carey lived a beautiful life and enjoyed spending
time with her beloved family, tending to her plants, and listening to
music, especially "Love Is the Message" by MFSB; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, her common law husband, Leon
Faules, and one daughter, Miriam, Idella Carey is survived by her four
devoted daughters, and four cherished grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Through her boundless love and profound words of wisdom,
Idella Carey's legacy of true grace and luminous beauty, inside and out,
will shine on through her family's vivid and happy memories; her shining
light and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love and hope for
all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing and
dynamic woman; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life of Idella Carey, beloved mother, grandmother, and
pillar in her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Idella Carey.