Laurie-Jo Cardea Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laurie-Jo Cardea of Hampstead, North Carolina, who passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurie-Jo Cardea to pay them a last tribute.
As Laurie-Jo departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Laurie-Jo may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Laurie-Jo leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Joseph Bauer and Jean Kyle Bauer; and her husband Carmen Cardea. She is survived by: her children, Tom (Kelly) and Erin; and her brother Scott (Kathy). She is also survived by several cousins, nephews, nieces, and beloved in-laws.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Wilmington, NC, please see link below.