Carolyn Marie Quave

Caroyln Marie Quave, age 83, was reunited with her Lord and her soul mate, Laz, on Monday, February 4, 2019. Carolyn, affectionately known as MawMaw “Cat”, was born on April 9, 1935, to Noll and Ola Mae Moran in Biloxi, MS. She attended Sacred Heart Academy when she met the love of her life, Laz Quave, Jr. Laz and Carolyn married in 1956 and began building their home and family on the Coast, a place she loved dearly. She served as a records clerk at the Harrison County Chancery Clerk’s Office in Biloxi for many years. She loved this job because of the people she worked with and the connection that she was able to keep with the community. “Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler” was a phrase that Carolyn always lived to the fullest. This is evident by her involvement and the joy she found in decorating Mardi Gras floats in the 60s. She carried this zest for life into raising her four children whom she is survived by- Sonja Jackson (Roger), Laz “Rocky” Quave (Vicky), Wendy Gruich (Joey) and Dwight Quave, all of Biloxi, hold fond memories of their mother and will always be grateful to her for teaching them how to boil and pick the perfect crab. MawMaw “Cat” is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Justin Jackson (Kristen), Adam Jackson, Ryan Gruich (Heather), Cameron Gruich, Lauren Quave, Laz Quave and Lyn-Elise Quave; and four great-grandchildren, Peyton Jackson, Anna Reed Jackson, Tripp Leggett and Emilia Gunsett all who cherish memories of rocking on her back porch overlooking the bayou and family outings on their boat, fondly named The Laz-E-Cat. Carolyn could often be found “tapping” at the local casinos and never let her grandchildren leave without a little “jingle”. She is preceded in death by her parents, Noll and Ola Mae Moran; three sisters, Helen Mallet, Elaine Letort and Jeanett “Nutsy” Parker; and husband, Laz Quave, Jr. Cat lived a life full of family and friends and will be remembered by many for her infectious smile and love of a good time. The family would like to express their sincerest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Paul Pavlov and Nurse Twy for their love, support, and care of the wellbeing of Mrs. Quave over the last few years. A heart-felt thanks goes out to Mrs. Ester Lacroix as well, for visiting Carolyn in her home weekly to administer Holy Communion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until Mass time. Interment will follow at Quave Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.