laura paris
Laura M. "Birdie" Paris, 51, of Follansbee, WV died Saturday December 28, 2013, at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH. Born on August 2, 1962, in Weirton, WV, Birdie was a daughter of Laura Karpinski Paris of Follansbee, WV and the late John Paris, Sr. Birdie graduated from Weir High School and was presently employed as a cashier at the Service Desk at the Weirton Wal Mart. While working at Wal Mart she enjoyed raising money for the Children's Miracle Network, a cause she felt strong about ever since it was co- founded by Marie Osmond in 1983. She was a big fan of Donnie and Marie, and traveled the country to meet with them and see them perform in concert. Most recently she attended their concert with her son, Kenny, and her granddaughter, Rhiannon at the Console Energy Arena, in Pittsburgh, PA. In her free time she liked crocheting and spending time with her beloved family. Surviving in addition to her mother, Laura Karpinski Paris is her son, Kenny (Rachael) Paris. She is also survived by her three brothers, Joseph (Rebecca), Paul (Shari) and John (Beverly) Paris; her four sisters, Carol (Dave) Palcic, Mary (James) Kiernan, Vivian McAllister, and Rosalie Sy; her two grandchildren, Travis Lowther, and Rhiannon Paris; her Godson, Isaac Kiernan. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday and 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Rev Rudy McAllister will preside. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Miracle Network www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. Hello Kenny, I am very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She just sent me a Christmas card & I also sent her one from me. She kept in contact with me for all the years I have not lived in the Ohio Valley. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Darlene Van Dyke.

  2. To all the family my deepest sympathy goes out to everyone. I had the pleasure to work with Birdie and we bacame very close friends and she is going to be missed very much by everyone who had that pleasure of knowing her cause she touched every heart just by her loving and happy personality.She made everyone smile whenever we were with her.Birdie,we love you. You will always be in our hearts. Kim and Brad

  3. Kenny, I’m so sorry for your loss.I was your Mothers bus driver for years and stayed friends. She always had a happy smile and never had anything negative to say. She adored the grandchildren. You and your are in my thoughts and prayers. Carmen Tice

  4. Paris Family,

    So very sorry for your loss. It wa always a joy to see Laura’s smiling face at Walmart. Our sympathy goes out to your family, we are thinking of you Rosalie.

    The Riffee family

  5. Laura was a special person and will be missed by many. She was a follower of my daughter, Darlene Van Dyke’s singing for many years. Sympathy and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Fritz and Esther Van Dyke

  6. Dear Carol & Family,

    Our deepest sympathy at the passing of your sister Laura. May your good memories sustain you at this time. Sincerely, Tom & Linda

  7. Rosie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. I know how much she meant to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs and God bless,

    Lin Mossgrove FP2

  8. Carol, Dave & family

    So sorry to read of Laura’s passing. May God’s blessing be with you during this time of mourning

  9. Birdie was such a blessing, she is with our dear Camay now. My prayers for all of us who will be missing her and her charming smile.

  10. my thoughts and prayers go to the paris family! laura always had a smile on her face I’ll always miss the cmn meetings we had at walmart! and always enjoy seeing her when I played santa when she worked she always made sure santa had glasses! I will always miss her she always make me feel good her posative attatude made every day at walmart like paradise!

  11. There is only one word that defines my beautiful Aunt Birdie… LOVE!! We will love you forever and ever. She lives in my heart and will be with me everyday. I love you!

  12. Birdie was such a special person!

    I had the pleasure of working with her at the sevice desk,

    she would always sing to us and make a difficult day

    at work seem not quite so bad.

    She loved her family so much, always talking about her son and wife grandchildren,nieces and nephews her mom and her dear sisters.

    She will definitely be missed,heaven has gained a very special angel 🙂

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!!!

    R.I.P. Birdie

  13. What a Christ like soul Bird has

    I KNEW she loved me and I loved her, and she KNEW that . I willl miss her so so much.

    She was my baby sister, my friend, and alot of time, my companion. Birdie loved all of us even at our worst. She showed us the way to be. God is saying, well done, my Good and FAITHFUL servant. RIP xoxoxo, V iv

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  14. My deepest condolences to the Paris family at the time of their loss. She and her family were great neighbors in our Shady Glen Road neighborhood.

    Daniel J. (Dan) Marinacci

  15. I met Laura at a get together for Merrill Osmond in Branson, MO. we became friends and got married in October of 1999. I ‘m sorry it didn’t work out maybe because of the distance I lived in N.J. and she lived in W.V., she did come to N.J. to live but having her family in W.V. was to much to over come. I know this is a very late post but I just found out and just wanted her family to know that she will always be in my heart and a part of my life. If anyone in the family wishes to reach out my e-mail address is below. wsnoke05@gmail.com


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