Tributes Two words to describe Mama. PROTECTION And LOVE. Mama waited 11yrs for me after Noel my brother was born. That long waiting time fostered extra love and protection for me as l had a few medical issues when young. I remember after finishing school, l was offered two jobs In Kingston, at the airport and at the supreme Court but was not allowed to accept aa Mama thought Kingston was too dangerous and too far from home! However, was happy to let me go when I got married and left home for England because she knew my husband, whom she admired and trusted would Continue to love and protect me. There are so many happy memories of Mama’s many visits to England that l shall treasure. I am most thankful to God for allowing me to visit JA in late November to help care for her when she was ill. So sorry l cannot be with you all, but after losing Dear Ron recently and now Mama, God assures us in l Thes. 4v1314 that “We would not have you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep in death, that you may not grieve for them as the rest do who have no hope beyond the grave. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, God will also bring with Him through Jesus, those who have fallen asleep in death.” So, let these words comfort us all. With Love, Mama Daughter Yvonne Knight
There is so much more that I wish that I can say to mama but for the last couple of years I always wanted to give her this rose. I love Mama so much. Mama will always be in my heart. Love Jennifer
Tributes MY MAMA Mama was everything a Mother should be. It is because of your love, support, encouragement, and sacrifices of Mama that allowed me any success in life. Mama stood by me when I needed her. That time when, despite all the proper teaching and upbringing from Mama, I became a mother before marriage and living under Mama`s roof. Mama did not throw me out, she ignored nasty whispers and suffered much criticism, and instead, Mama protected and defended me like a lioness with her cub. Mama was the best grandmother to my children. She treated them as if She gave birth to them. She counseled, encouraged, cherished, comforted, loved, and disciplined them. They loved her dearly, and at times I thought they were closer to Mama than me, yet I was never jealous because I knew Mama were a tough act to follow. I remembered how the entire family looked forward to the weekend so that they could come and visit Mama. Mama was not a wallflower. Mama had a wicked sense of humor and zest for life. We shared a love of music and dancing. I will always remember dancing with Mama at Her 98th birthday. Mama was a liberated and, openminded woman ahead of her time. Mama embraced new ideas and philosophies of younger people without bashing them. At her core, Mama were a loving mother to all who needed it. Mama, actions Thought me what unconditional love and empathy should look like. Her life was a blessing, and Her memory is a treasure. Mama is my role model. I Love Her beyond words and will miss Her dearly. Until we meet again, Angela Knight-Rose
Tributes Dear Louise Knight, We got so much more time with you than most can hope for and we are so grateful for that. We pray to have just half the fire you carried with you through your entire life. You molded generations, you opened your home to so many, and brought love & joy to each room. You live in our hearts and our backbones. We will not waste the kindness & the spine you passed down through our mother Carol to us. Thank you for what you built here, Mama, we will follow your lead. Rest Danielle Grant and the Grant Family
My earliest memory of Mama is playing basketball with her on one of her visits to England, and I’ll never forget how she remembered all the people she met when she came here...I’ll miss sitting with her on the veranda and making her English tea whenever I visited. Love you Mama, will always be in my heart and never be forgotten...! Christopher Pugh
Tributes My mama, my mother, my confidante, my ‘ace’, my best friend.... There are absolutely no words on paper or spoken that could describe the magnitude of what Mama mean to me. Everyone who knew us knows, I never considered myself as a grandchild, I was always like your last child. Growing up, Mama were always my date grand market night by choice. Mama use to always ask me if I do not want to go with my friends, but they could not compare to Mama. Mama was always more fun, and She understood me more than anyone on this planet. Mama has the biggest heart but was never a push over. Lol, I got my feistiness from her. She was never bias. Mama had a way to make us all feel special. Mama strength and resilience makes me strong. I always thought of Mama whenever I am faced with certain challenge. When I was giving birth to my first born, I refused anesthesia, and everyone thought I was crazy because he was a big baby and I was small bodied. I just kept thinking of Mama and how She went through this multiple times without the luxury and She survived so I knew I could do it. Mama, I will never forget the life lessons you have taught me. Alongside with my kids, you were my purpose. Mama warm spirit and your strength will continue to live within me. Mama will FOREVER be alive within my heart and my soul. From Your Grand Daughter Marsha Strickland-Rose
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I have no words. It aches to do this tribute. All that I can say is Mama So so Much. Life is not the same without Mama is an understatement. Your Grandson Kwesi Willacy Rose In the short span of time that I have known Mama, she has proven to be the ultimate mother, a true Proverbs 31 woman. It is evident how much of an amazing impact Mama had on her family (namely my husband Kwesi) and it will NEVER be erased. I am tremendously grateful to be able to experience Mama`s legacy. Her children have risen and called you BLESSED, now you can take your rest. With much love, Meaghan Willacy
Tributes To: My Mama, Mama was the love of my life. My heart. My soul. My backbone. My hero. I thank God every day for the many memories that I have of Mama. I remember having to share a room with Mama for my last two years of high school. I thought it was going to be the worst experience (especially since she always wanted to listen to McKnight on the radio every night when I wanted to sleep in peace and quiet). But I thank God every day that I had those two years sharing the same space with Mama, learning all your stories, having long talks, laughs and memories. I am also grateful that even after I moved to America, God blessed me that I could visit Mama every year and continue to build our bond. Mama taught me what matters most in life. She also taught me how to cook. I am grateful for those days going to market and helping Mama cook from scratch. Mama could make everything. She could make straw into gold. I am going to miss how Mama used to tease me that I look too brown or white. I’m also going to miss that whenever anyone said my name, Mama always laughed and said, “Who Raquel? The one that is Rocking Hell.” Mama was very funny, feisty, blunt, sarcastic, clever, kind and caring. I love the many kisses and the love that you gave to me. There was never a time when I was leaving that I didn’t fill Mama cheeks with kisses, and Mama would kiss me back and tell me that She loved me and pray that God will keep me to come back and see Her. I will miss our many selfies and all the little songs and dances that we would do. Mama were/are my hero. Every good in me; my drive, my motivation, all came from Mama. Whenever I felt like giving up, I would think about all the struggles that Mama faced and how strong she was, and it pushed me to keep going and to never give up. I am grateful for your 99 years, but my heart’s desire was for Mama to remain here with us and one day meet my child. It grieves me that Mama did not get to hold that child and get to tease them how brown they are. Lol. So when God sees fit to bless me with one, please help Him choose a beautiful one that you love, hold him tight, tell him that God is giving him the power to Rock Hell, then send him my way. Mama I will miss you with every breath that I breathe and dream of you every day until I get to hug and kiss you again. From: Raquel Rose
Tributes Mama was my special friend she cared me to the end. Her love, her thoughts her gentle deeds makes me move with rapid speed Thank you mama. from your Granddaughter Fayona Rose
My Tribute to Mama From: Latoya Rose It has been hard knowing that mama is gone but in time I will be fine. I remember the days where we would spend time talking on the phone, but I would have to yell because it is was hard for mama to hear me. Being the shy person that I am, yelling was hard for me, but honestly not being able to hear mama voice again will be even harder. One of my best memories of mama was when she would ring her bell. I would come and say, “What’s the problem Mama?” and Mama would say “Nothing, mi just want fi ring mi bell!”. On Behalf of all your Great Grandkids we would like to say that We will always Love mama and will miss her dearly. From your Great Granddaughter Latoya Rose
You were a mother to my mother, a grandmother to my siblings and I, so many great memories to tell but for now I’ll just say, thank you for who you were and all you did, we are forever greatful, we love you and will miss you dearly. Love you mama, Aunty Lue.. From Jermy Plummer
Tributes I had so many mixed emotions when I heard of the passing of Mama. On one hand I knew Mama finally did not have to worry about arthritis in her hand or neck any more, and I knew that Mama was now in heaven with Papa and JESUS. But on the other hand, a void was opened in my heart. Mama is one of my heroes. Mama raised me and cared for me like no one could. When my parents were in the states I used to get in trouble a lot at school but since Mama was a just woman Mama used to always come to school to talk to the principal and guidance counselor and be my defense to bail me out and because of her love for me Mama always discipline me afterwards and send me to Vanal which was my timeout spot when we got home. Mama was the anchor in the community. She was willing to share everything she had with everyone and anyone. Mama was such a giving person, she would open her home to the entire community and that is why so much people, strangers and non-family member can all say that they grew up at her house. Mama would give them even her last and treated them as if they were her own. While doing that Mama still made myself, all her children, grandchildren and great grandkids all feel like we were her favorite. I will miss talking the Bible with mama on my visits and Mama teaching me old school Gospel songs. Louise Knight Aka Mama is an inspiration to me, and many others and she will be surely missed. Sleep well Mama and keep on watching over us from heaven. We will continue to build upon your legacy from here. Ramon Rose From the day I met you 10 years ago, you accepted me with open arms. You meant the world to Ramon, so it was important to me to feel loved and welcomed by you. You showed me love and treated like your own and I am forever grateful. Thank you for all that you have instilled in Ramon and for helping to shape him into the man he is today. Thank you for being such a kind and loving great grandmother to our kids, you will be missed dearly. Your memories and awesome legacy will be remembered with a smile forever. I love you mama sleep well in Jesus arms and watch over us from Heaven. Your granddaughter in law Natacha Rose