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I N R EMEMBRANCE OF OUR

I closed my eyes for but a moment and suddenly a woman stood where a girl used to be. I may not carry you now in my arms but I will always carry you in my heart. You have given me so many reasons to be proud of the woman you have become, but the proudest moment for me is telling others that you are my daughter. To My Dearest Mother, I don't know where to begin, I love you so much and will miss you dear ly. I can hear you now saying "Ally it's ok, I'm ok I'm with the angels now. Know that mom is always going to be with you!" You have taught me so much and I'm blessed to have you as my mom. Even though it might not seem like it but I'm going to be ok because you taught me how to be strong. Life without you will never be the same for me. I promise I'm going to make you proud! I'm going to miss our long talks, the laughter, oh yea and you fussing at me lol. My beautiful angel I know you will continue to guide me alone my journey. I know one day we're going to be together again, but until that day comes, I'm going to rock your favorite color, play your favorite songs yes even the rock mu sic lol. And just live life to the fullest. I know that's what you would want me to do I love you so much my sweet cocoa For everything you've given to me. For your unconditional support and unwavering patience, for the sacrifices you've made. For always believ ing in me. For all the hugs, kisses and cuddles. For all the laughs we've shared and tears you've dried. For all the lessons I've learned. For the woman you are, and the person you taught me to be. I will always love you my Almond Joy! To my beautiful mother, although you didn ’ t raise me, I always felt the love you had for me. We were just working on our bond an becoming closer. I feel like time was taken from me but I ’ m forever grateful for them times we did share. You always made me feel like I could call you for anything. I have truly enjoyed the last couple of months of us bond ing. I ’ m going to miss our lunches together. I love you so much, you will live in my heart forever. We love you nana! Man, this is crazy, you used to always care for us, and we know you still will be watching us from heaven. You shocked us when you left this world. It ’ s crazy how things ended so fast, but we know you ’ re in God ’ s hands. You ’ re up there with the angels singing, dancing, laughing and loving us from up there. We can still hear your voice and feel your presences. Even though your mission was completed here on earth, now you begin your new journey of eternal life. You al ways made us smile and laugh; especially the times you would be in the room laughing about Kevin Owens, calling him a big fat donkey! We will always remember all the good times. You always took care of us and loved us like we were your own. You were our happiness when we were down. We knew we could always count on you. Until the day we all meet again we love you so much!!

Statement of Appreciation

Beloved

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, We thank you, oh so very much. You have freshened our desert with flowers and rain. You have come in the sadness of winter and gloom, and sung of the gladness of summer and bloom, and so in our grief, we fervently cry. God bless you friends for just standing by. Thanks to each of you

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At the end of our first date, you placed my hand in yours, squeezed tightly, and said, "I'll keep you. "... Through thick and thin, you kept that promise... On your last day, I took your hand in mine and returned that promise. In my heart, "I'll keep you"

Our beloved, Nicole “ Cocoa ” Howard, was born December 22, 1971, at Parkland Memorial Hospital. She received her education through the Dallas Public School System & has worked in retail for years. Nicole was a warm, loving, caring, & feisty person. She said what she meant and meant what she said. Nicole loved & cherished her family & friends. Let's not forget she also loved her wrestling, rock music, & soap operas. She leaves to treasure in her memories, her mom, Genetta; sister, Brittany; 3 daughters, Alexandrea, Olivia, & Jasmine; 5 grandchildren: Kennedi, James, Za ’ Ryan, London, & Jaxson; fiancé, Jimmy DuVall; and a host of other family and friends. Her memory & love will forever be in our hearts.

May Time Soften Your Pain - Anon In times of darkness, love sees... In times of silence, love hears... In times of doubt, love hopes... In times of sorrow, love heals... And in all times, love remembers. May time soften the pain Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.

“M AY T HE W ORK I’ VE D ONE S PEAK F OR M E ”