As I knew her… One thing I remember was when Alexis would visit her grandmother in New York in the summer. She would ask if Crystal could go. First, I would ask her if she were paying she would say jokes. Then, if she were here, she would ask, did you write your list for…
Cherished Memories “Boy Verne, lemme gee you dis joke….” was how many of our conversations started. Always with a joke to tell and a smile on her face. I’ll forever remember the countless belly-aching and eye-watering laughs we shared over the years. She never took herself too seriously, and even when upset, we inevitably still found something to laugh about. Auntie-A…
Lexis, as I knew her, was a well-rounded person. Anything you needed her to be, she was. She was my cousin and my taxi driver whenever I came to town. If she were free, she would always drop me at the airport. I still hear her voice, “Y’all better be ready for 4 am.” By 4 am on the…
Alexis, in 2006, you and I crossed paths as I was looking for an Assistant at Fashion Hall. You filled that position effortlessly with your excellent work ethic and knowledge. You were dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. You kept me organized and were instrumental in the operations of Fashion Hall. It was a joy to have…
I constantly think I will never be the same. The tears fall quickly just hearing your name. Silence is golden, yet not anymore. Silence brings thoughts I can’t ignore. The nights are sleepless, dreams out of reach. Crying in my pillow to you, I implore. Surrounded by family, I still feel alone. My heart is…
Saying that I’m feeling sad would be a bit too trivial. Words can’t explain how I’m feeling. Life has taken away someone so precious, so dear, that it’s impossible to imagine that you are gone forever and won’t be near. Lexis, this goodbye will be painfully hard and long, but like you always say, RELAX,…
How can I be the younger older sister without you? Without you, my life is like one of those books I love to read without page numbers. Yes, the story will go on, but it will always feel out of order. You were the best friend I never asked for but always wanted. Thank you…
My heart is broken, I am in disbelief. You’ve left a void . . . The people who love you, Can never avoid! I am done mourning, Today is a new day. From this day on, We will celebrate your life Remember the things you taught us All the precious memories! Alexis, you may be…
Alexis Words cannot describe the sorrow in my soul. You being gone from my world has crushed a part of me I did not know existed. I will miss you forever and day. So until we meet again, know that I love you like a sister.
An Aunt like you, the most generous. A heart like yours, the purest. A safe place to have a conversation, your ears always there to listen. How could I calculate if I had a dollar every time I needed you? I remember when I would ask Grammy to go out, she would tell me no…