Contributions to the tribute of Tara Autumn Parsons-Billyard

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Lance posted a condolence

Thursday, September 10, 2015

I really don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said here and on other sites. I met Tara when she was in South Florida several years ago. The meeting was rather coincidental. She was walking down a highway with another girl and she flagged me down. I don't usually stop for individuals on the open road, but something told me to do so in this case. I was a practicing attorney and on my way to see a client. Once I pulled over Tara told me she needed a ride. I asked her if she was hungry and she said she was so we went and got a bite to eat. During that time she gave me her history, very briefly. Since I have a son who also had/has a chemical dependence issue, I knew exactly where Tara was coming from. We ate, talked and I offered to take her to eat the next day which we did. I never saw her again. However, and this is a big however, from that day forward I honestly could not get her contagious and ebullient persona out of my mind. I am happily married so I really didn't know what to do with what I felt, having only met and had two meals with Tara. For some reason her spirit called to me, I only wanted to hear her voice and talk with her again. I posted on Craig's List looking for her. Nothing weird, I just wanted to hear her laugh again. I am 65 years old and have been all over the world, known zillions of people including many beautiful women. In all that time I have never experienced such a richness from a simple, brief meeting with another human being. From what I read, it seems she had that effect on everyone who encountered her. I have forgotten more people in life than I can remember, some whom I spent long periods of time with. But I can never forget Tara and our very brief encounter. It may sound contrived, but she grabbed my very soul in a way I cannot describe or understand. Tara was so, so, so much bigger than her life problems. Her very being and spirit transcended all of that and shone through with a brillance I have never known. Something inside me truly confirms that I met an angel that day. LANCE

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Jake Kent posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

I met tara when she was pregnant with kyler and living in Caledonia. She was my.down stairs nobor. My kids mother and I lived there for a little more than a year and we became friends. She was very gifted with her video camera and made a montage of Amanda and myself and our kids. She was one of a kind and brightened every room she entered. She will be missed.

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Jesse posted a condolence

Sunday, December 7, 2014

I knew Tara, but we haven't spoke in some years. So sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends, my prayers are with you all, and especially Tara.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Tara and Cuyler's first Christmas.

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William and Roberta Mallaber posted a condolence

Friday, October 31, 2014

Although we didn't know Tara, we know about the loss of a loved one. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you!

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BETH INGLESE-GERSTEIN posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

GAEL, WE ARE SO DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR MOM AND DAD AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. LOSING A CHILD IS A PAIN I COULD NEVER IMAGINE. Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. You have to believe that Tara was here for a reason and your connection could never be broken. If you need anything we are here for you and your family. Our deepest sympathy Gael. Beth, Nick, Alyssa and Noah

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Ted K. posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

I only new Tara for the last several months. She seemed like a nice but troubled young woman. My thoughts and prayers go to her Son and to her family. I hope she is now at peace. May God have mercy on her soul.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

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Katerina Kelley posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tara was a beautiful girl and though I didnt know her very well she made a wonderful impact on my life and i cared for her and looked out for her the best i could the short time i knew her. I am keeping her family in my prayers <3

Tara Autumn Parsons-Billyard

1989 - 2014

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