Alean Whitfield Program

T RIBUTE TO G RANNY We didn’t know that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; For part of us went with you The day God called you Home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again, ---Keisha & Jay

Dear Granny, We really miss you and wish you were with us, but since God wants you too, I’ll keep your memories alive in me. Love- A’Layah

I may have only known you granny for 10 years but they were the best 10 years of my life!

Love, Hannah

My Granny, it seems like just yesterday you were teaching me how to tie my shoes all those years ago when my dad first dropped me off on Kellogg. As I look back and reflect on all you taught me as a boy, I can say that each and every lesson I learned back then has made me a better person today. You can rest easy knowing that you have made me into a strong, free-thinking, caring, and God fearing man. I love and miss you but I know you have gone home and your legacy lives on through all those you have touched. You, Papa and my Dad keep watching over me as I make it happen along this journey! -Rasul Granny, honestly, I have not completely processed your transition. I want to question God’s decision, but because I am a believer, I know His will must be done and it's all for a reason. I am truly not ready to let go. I do not want to change my daily routine. I still want to fix your breakfast, get you dressed and laugh and talk with you all day long. Our days and nights were well spent together. We talked about any and everything. I could write a book of all our memories together. I am thankful for the foundation you set for me and the entire family. I am a strong woman because I saw how strong you were all these years. I sit back and think of how we went to church together every Sunday and how you taught me the Lord’s Prayer at an early age. I have so many ways like you. You were one of my biggest supporters; I knew you would be at everything I participated in. You loved each one of us and it showed by all that you did for us. You made sure you defended each one of us, no matter what! Even at ninety- four you were still the granny wanting to make sure I had eaten and gotten enough rest. I hear your words now “Thank You For All You Do For Me, I Know You Are Tired Of Me!” Granny, I would fight fire for you and figure out how to treat the burns later! Taking care of you was an honor. All that you have done for me over the years, I could never repay you. You are forever mine! I will forever love you and cherish every late night and early morning we spent together. Oh how I am going to miss our rides in the car to get ice cream or you watching Alayah turn flips and Hannah painting your nails. I told Papa in 2006 I’d take care of you and I believe I kept my word to him! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the life you lived before me. Thank you for loving me and my girls unconditionally. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me to help take care of you. Although it is extremely hard, I promise to “just keep living” as you would say! Love You Always & Forever, PASSION