Angel Carter Conrad mourned the loss of her big sister Bobbie Jean, at age 41, in their native Florida on Saturday following the tragic deaths of their sister Leslie and brother Aaron.
'You had a great sense of humor and a lively spirit. Growing up, I was your baby and you were my best friend. Life wasn't fair to you, I know that. Sometimes it feels like you never had a chance, no matter what,” said the grieving 36-year-old wrote at Christmas Eve.
'Experiencing innocence rather than being burdened by trauma, pain and suffering is incredibly important for children, especially at such a young age. I know why Leslie, Aaron and now you ended up in the circumstances you found yourself in. I share the pain we experienced during our childhood and I am sorry that you did not have a chance at a better life.”
Angel — who became a mother to four-year-old daughter Harper during her nine-year marriage to Corey Conrad — encouraged her 74,000 Instagram followers to visit the website of children's mental health nonprofit On Our Sleeves.
“We all need to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and cultivate a society where seeking mental health care is met with understanding and encouragement,” Conrad wrote.
Angel Carter Conrad (L) mourned the loss of her big sister Bobbie Jean (R), at age 41, in their native Florida on Saturday following the tragic deaths of their sister Leslie and brother Aaron
The grieving 36-year-old wrote on Christmas Eve: 'You had a great sense of humor and a lively spirit. Growing up, I was your baby and you were my best friend. Life wasn't fair to you, I know that. Sometimes it feels like you never had a chance, no matter what.”
“This starts with our children and creating healthy conversations at home. The generational dysfunction stops now. Visit @onoursleevesofficial for more information on how you can get involved and be there for your loved ones. I love you BJ, you're free now.”
Bobbie Jean was placed on suicide watch after threatening to kill himself June 14 arrest for shoplifting $55 worth of merchandise from Hobby Lobby, during which she was found with fentanyl.
Carter – who is survived by her young daughter Bella – appeared on the E! reality show House of Carters, and she worked as a wardrobe stylist and makeup artist for her late brother Aaron.
Aaron died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 34. He was determined to have drowned after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic version of Xanax.
Ten years earlier, in 2012, Leslie Carter died at the age of 25 due to a toxic combination of predictive drugs.
Aaron's team exclusively told DailyMail.com that it has been a year of “such loss and tragedy” for the family, adding: “We know Aaron is in heaven with his sisters and reunited.”
“On behalf of the beloved Aaron Carter, his team extends our condolences to his brothers, sisters, mother and extended family,” the statement said.
“This year has definitely been a year of so much loss and tragedy. May you be filled with love and comfort as you support fans and friends during this difficult time. You are not alone. We know Aaron is in heaven with his sisters and reunited. May they rest in peace.'
Angel continued, “Experiencing innocence rather than being burdened by trauma, pain and suffering is incredibly important for children, especially at such a young age. I know why Leslie, Aaron and now you ended up in the circumstances you found yourself in. I share the pain we experienced during our childhood and I am sorry that you did not have a chance for a better life.”
Conrad — who became a mother to four-year-old daughter Harper during her nine-year marriage to Corey Conrad — encouraged her 74,000 Instagram followers to visit the website of children's mental health nonprofit On Our Sleeves ( photo November 23)
She concluded, “We all need to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and cultivate a society where seeking mental health support is met with understanding and encouragement. This starts with our children and creating healthy conversations at home'
Bobbie Jean was placed on suicide watch after threatening to commit suicide during a June 14 arrest (mugshot photo) for shoplifting $55 worth of merchandise from Hobby Lobby, during which she was found with fentanyl
Carter (pictured in 2006) – who is survived by her young daughter Bella – appeared in the E! reality show House of Carters, and she worked as a wardrobe stylist and makeup artist for her late brother Aaron
Aaron (TR, photo in 2006) died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 34. He was determined to have drowned after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam, the generic version of Xanax.
In 2012, Leslie Carter (2-L) died at the age of 25 due to a toxic combination of predictive drugs
TMZ obtained a statement from Jane Cater in which she poured her heart out after the loss of her third child.
“I am shocked by the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean; and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time,” she began.
“If I can think clearly, I will make a fuller statement; but until then I would ask to be allowed to grieve in private.”
She added: '[H]No matter how deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a young child from the loss of a parent must be much greater.
“So I would like to ask those who sympathize to say a prayer for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother.”