Mrs Vioris Lawrence Carlos

April 20, 1919 - December 12, 2016

Vioris Louise Lawrence Carlos, known as "Vi" to her friends and loved ones, was born on April 20, 1919, in St. Ann's, Jamaica, West Indies. Although her parents are from Cuba, they were in Jamaica for Vi's grandmother's burial, and just as she proved later in life, Vi will do it HER way! Fittingly, she didn't wait until her parents returned home to Cuba before making an appearance. She was the youngest of 7 children: Daisy, Lena, Roslyn, Willie, Clifton and Eric (all preceded her in death.) After growing up in Santiago, Cuba, Vioris embarked on her journey to America, and settled in New York. This is where she met and married Earl Vanderbilt Carlos on December 23, 1940. The two went on to have 4 beautiful children. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Andrew Carlos. Vioris worked at Bellevue Hospital for 32 years, until her retirement in 1982. Shortly after, she relocated to Los Angeles, CA, to be closer to her youngest children and  their families. Later in life, Vi moved to Rocky Mount, NC, where she lived out the rest of her days surrounded by love. The later days were made easier because of the incredible staffs at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center and Community Home Care & Hospice. For that, the family is truly grateful.  Vioris Carlos was a regal, hard-working, loving, but strong tongued woman, with style, grace and elegance. Vi will be greatly missed and leaves many to cherish her memories: three sons, Earl Carlos, Jr (Elaine) of Tampa, FL, John Carlos (Charlene) of Atlanta, GA, and Mark Carlos (Novella) of Manhattan, NY; one daughter Hepsy Carlos Batts of the home; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.