Ms. Ayanna Williams

The Broken Chain

Nana sweet Angel Ayanna, We knew little the day that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you so dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't 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 although 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. Nana will forever ❤️ you my sweet babygirl. I feel your presence daily and that beautiful butterfly that visits me every Wednesday since you been gone, I know it's you letting me know that you are okay. I love you with all my heart even with is broken 💔. I will never ever forget you or those precious moments and memories we shared. You and Daisha was my traveling partner "Roaddogs" since 2 months old. If I said get your pillows and blankets you'll knew we were hitting the highway to South Carolina or Albany GA.. I miss you so much Ayanna. 💓 until we see each other again. I love you 😍❤️😘 💗 💔🦋🦋🙏🏽🙏🏽

Nana, Daddy, Uncle Brandy and Uncle Jamie

My sweet cousin.. I've spent the past several weeks just thinking about you and that will never stop.. I have not yet found the right words—and I don't think I ever will. I will never forget your kindness and sweetness. I will never forget how loving and caring you were. I will never forget that bright smile. I've sat and read our messages all the way from 2020 over and over again.. The random convos, the questions you asked me, the special holiday and birthday messages, the "love yous"... The pictures. The few videos. All the memories—I'll cherish them forever. My heart still has such a hard time accepting this. I may not understand it all, but I love you, Ayanna. You will always and forever be in my heart, my sweet cousin.

I knew you through your grandmother Ms Barbara and felt like an auntie through her never having meet you personally. It breaks my heart to have heard of your passing ❤️ and I will continually prayer for your family and siblings as they attempt to move forward. Rest well beautiful young lady you will be missed. 🕊️🙏🏾

Who will I laugh with about life's problems? Who will I sing to after a long day? Who will I reminisce with about our childhood? Who will I argue with about the simple things? Who will I cry to when I feel sad? Who will I talk with about my passions? Who will I share my deepest secrets with? Who will I will run to when in need of reassurance? Who will I think about when I'm having a bad day? Who will I dance with at the latest hour of the night? Who will I share my opinions with about everything? Who will understand me the way you do? I don't have the words to articulate how much I love you. Our bond is unbreakable. No matter how much distance there is between us. We will remain together. The feeling has yet to dawn on me that you aren't here with me anymore. I don't believe that it ever will. A part of me continues to hope that this is just a trick you're playing on me that I could never forgive you for. Nevertheless, the joke hasn't ended. The game hasn't been called off. You have yet to come forward. I sit here in silence ignoring that dreadful feeling that tells me to accept the truth. Which is that I will have to go throughout life without my best friend. My person from the beginning. Who kept me grounded, who made me feel seen and appreciated. Who could see the real me that only someone with your heart could see. I refuse to comprehend the gravity of what I must accept. Because I won't have you here to piece me back together and tell me that I'll be okay. Every sound, every smell, every color, every song, every feeling, every breath that I take is a reminder of you. Life without you is life without art to be mesmerized by, without comedy to make you laugh , without happy songs that cheer you up, without food to give you fuel. Life without you is life without oxygen to help me breathe. I know that I have to be strong for you. For now I live for the both of us. I love you Ayanna. - Daish

These flowers are from Dale Gordon. Ayanna and I used to see and talk to one another a lot. I met her back in my senior year when she was a junior. I built up the courage to speak to her one day, and it was the best decision I'd ever made. Ayanna and I connected on so many levels, and to call her an angel would be an understatement. She was the sweetest, kindest, heartfelt, honest, understanding, and genuine person I knew. Words can't describe the way she made me feel, and it was a privilege to have even met her. The two of us were extremely close, having been in a relationship with one another at a few points. We valued each other deeply, and we loved each other with all of our hearts. She always went the extra mile, and she was always willing to help others. She was selfless by definition, and her genuine care and compassion for others are truly beautiful and inspiring. She has suffered and struggled, yet pursued and persevered through it all. She was one of the strongest women I've ever known. She always tried her best, and she was never afraid to try new things, exciting or scary, no matter what. She loved to explore in many different ways, and she never let anything stop her. She was wise, empathetic, and understanding, having more emotional intelligence than most her age, even older. Being around her felt like being next to the warm stars in the night sky. She was peaceful and delicate like a flower, while also being strong and unwavering in what she believed in. We promised each other a future together, and I would've dedicated my being to taking the utmost care of her. I wanted to give her world because she deserved it all. I wanted to give her limitless love, support, and understanding because she deserved it tenfold. Words can't describe the love I had for this woman, and all the things I wanted to do for her. I could go on and on about the marvelous light this woman was. She was an indescribable beauty, in every sense of the word and in every way conceivable. It shatters my heart and deeply saddens me that she's gone, but I'm happy that she doesn't have to suffer anymore. May she rest in peace.

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