May 7, 1991 - October 2, 2017 Aged: 26 Years Service Held At Bahamas Harvest Church Prince Charles Drive Nassau, N.P. The Bahamas Friday October 20, 2017 @ 11 am Officiating Pastor Mario Moxey Assisted By Pastor Carol Coleby Interment Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mosoleum John F. Kennedy Drive Nassau, N.P. The Bahamas
Her Story A pink diamond that has a strong presence of color is one of the rarest and one of the most desirable diamonds. aclyn Smith once said, “Angels are like diamonds” and Carla was not just any angel, she was special. She was chosen from a band of angelic hosts to visit us just for a short time. This rare, Pink Diamond, was harvested on May, 7th 1991 by Paula Cox and Carlos Coakley. Knowing that they had a rare precious stone in their care and that her beauty must shine, they enrolled her at Thelma Gibson Primary School, whIch polished her elementary and primary development. Teachers at H. O. Nash Jr. High, C.R. Walker and C. I. Gibson continued polishing and molding this precious, angelic stone called Carla. A small radiance of Carla’s beauty was shared in a gem, which she nicknamed “Sunshine” and others may know or call her Shekinah. She doted on Sunshine, teaching her manners, good behavior, but most of all how to love, give love and show love. Carla left no stones unturned to give Sunshine the best, while teaching her to appreciate what she has, and that she must work for what she wants. No matter how tired she was, education was a high priority for Carla. If Sunshine walked into the room with homework, tiredness went out the window as she would say “You are my Sunshine” with the biggest smile ever. Carla knew that she was made in the image and likeness of her God. She sorted her spiritual food at Bahamas Harvest Church feeding on the unadulterated treasured word of God. She shared a special bond with her sisters, anyone who knew her, knew that her sisters were everything to her, and that they shared a special love for each other. Ambitious, responsible and independent would be modest ways to describe our Pink Diamond. Knowing that she must now spread her wings, soar and shine; she sorted employment at VIP Chinese Restaurant as a Cashier and later at Bahamas Sub. During this stage, she embraced her inner beauty, not waiting for paparazzi to photograph her, she chose who she would allow to capture her beauty. Some may think this was vain, but she understood life and embraced it. Her mother called her a “Diva”, but this angelic diamond must have known her time on this earth would have been short because she captured every facet of her, Sunshine’s and Kc’J’s life. After leaving Bahamas Sub, she was offered employment at Island Luck. This was where most people really got to know Carla. Wings fully extended,
she exhibited the strength, intensity and the quality of a rare pink diamond. She worked her way up from cashier to manager. Also, it was at Island Luck where she met her love, Kovan. Smitten by her beauty, charm and warm personality, he asked her out which lead to them dating and their engagement. In 2015, Carla gave life to another precious gem in the form of Kc’J and just like Sunshine, he became the apple of her eye.
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Carla blossomed, shined, radiated, and not only did she have outer beauty, but she also had inner beauty which touched the lives of countless people she came in contact with. On October 2, 2017, Carla “wanted to come home” which everyone thought she meant her earthly home, but no one realized or processed the thought that she meant an eternal home. After speaking to her sister, moments later this rare Pink Diamond spread her wings for one final time and like an angel, she flew to her eternal home. Her memories will forever be imprinted in the hearts of: Her Mother: Paula Cox; Father: Carlos Coakley; Step-Parents: Johnny Cox and Joann Coakley: Children; Shekinah Rahming and Kovan Smith Jr.; Fiance: Kovan Smith, Sr.; Sisters: Nina Forbes, Lechea King, Tiana Capron, Alexandria Omega and Carlena Coakley; Brothers: Carlos Jr. and Trinity Coakley; Grandparents: Nina and George Dean, Helen Bain and Sidney Poitier; Great Grandmother: Mable Higgs; Adopted Mother: Josephine Forbes; Brothers-in-law: Jamal Forbes and Raynaldo King; Aunts: Judymae Gibson, Tamika and Judy Capron, Aniska Adderley, Catherine Rolle, Eniska Taylor, Kenya Poitier, Natasha Barry and Nathalia Poiter; Uncle: Melvin Capron, Felton Capron, Mario Coakley, Paswell Gisbon and Eardley Barry; Nieces: Ja’myah and Ania Forbes, Raven, Naya and Miracle Coakley; Nephews: Raynaldo Jr. and Chanaldo King; Grand Aunts: Punchetta McClean, Pasty Higgs, Daisy Bain, Wealthy Forbes, Caramanda Forbes, Whirlean Williams, Oseta Clarke, Evelyn Simmons and Leonia Williams Betty Brooks, Marine Johnson, Barbara Saunders, Evelyn Nabbie , Jackie Allene and Joann Poitier; Grand Uncle: Salisbury, Clinton, Puritan and Carlton Higgs, John, Albury and Albert Capron, Herman Phillip, Alexander, Taran, and Corey Higgs; Godparents: Abigal Rolle, Hailey Pratt, Cisco Baker, Cecile Campbell and Sherry Stubbs; Cousins: George Jr., Rico, Giavana, and Caleb Walkes, Paswell Gibson Jr, Antonio, Jessica, Merissa Capron, Felanique, Felton Jr, Fendi and Ferleo Capron, Dornique Robinson, Kimberly, Marc & Tascha, Shenique Higgs, Mesha Rolle, Patricia Dundar, Gregory & Dino Williams, Traci Parker, Angela, Joe Missick , Ricky, Tony and Andy Clarke, Kelsey, Kerwin, wkam, Arther, Valeda Gardiner,
Dennis Jr. Bain, Dangelo Higgs Demekos Williams, Merrissa Campbell, Rashad Higgs Corey Higgs Jr.,Ashely Morley and Denali Storr; Other relatives and friends including: Hon. Daren Henfield (Min. of Foreign Affairs), Fredrick Wyman, Marvin Comarcho and Family, Paget Collins and Family, Methrean Johnson and Family, Patricia Pratt and Family, Apostle Jamal and Pastor Coleby and The Latter Glory Kingdom Embassy International, Patricia Pratt and Family, Kevin & Keva Demeritte, Marjorie Demeritte and family, Shante Ferguson, Entire Management and Staff of Island Luck especially Village Road Branch, George Walkes Sr.,Collins and Family, Andrika Sands, Aaron Martins, Deano Rahming, Margaret Newbold and family, Petra Rolle, Nika Russell, Danielle and Dawn Stubbs, Brenell Humes, Nicole Wright ,Carlrita Robinson , Krostov Kemp , Shantis Russell, Elvardo Wright, Barry & Katrinka Mackey and family, Wayde Forbes Jr., Nakita and Mesha Comarcho, Shannan Mackey,Nigel Rolle and family, Jennifer Smith, Vernica Ryan, Kevin Pratt, Antonille Rolle, Demetrius Hepburn, Beverly Hepburn Prophetess Roslyn Brown, C.R. Walker Family and C. I. Gibson Class of 2009. Marvin and Sandra Smith and family, Enia North, Vandeka Curry, Tamika Smith, Brittany Ferguson, Mervin & Dejon Smith , Marcia Bain, Shane Archer , Pasty & Lashan Smith, Brenda & Margaret North, Frederick, Dwane and Raynard North, Patrick Curry and Willard Bain, Bishop Anthony & Min. Michelle Roker, Pastor Mildred Ferguson, Melaine Cadet, Opara and Mickelle North and Sharon McHardy other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Order of Service Entrance of The Family | “Trust in You” by Anthony Brown Final Viewing | “Royalty” by Byron Cage Invocation | Prophetess Roslyn Brown
C Opening Sentences | Pastor Mario Moxey
Praise and Worship | Latter Glory Kingdom Embassy Intl. Old Testament Reading | Isaiah 61:1-3(NIV) | Aaron Martins Dance Selection | Anointed Ones
Remarks | Ms. Antoinette Lottmore Island Luck Operations Manager
Mr. Darren Henfield Minister of Foreign Affairs
Musical Selection | Mr. Paswell Gibson
New Testament Reading | Revelation 21:2-7 (NIV) | Ms. Abigail Rolle Obituary | Read in Silence
Video Tribute | Ms. Le’Chea King Reflections | Ms. Abigail Rolle
Musical Selection | Ms. Tenille Mott Eulogy | Pastor Mario Moxey
Prayer for the Family | Pastor Carol Coleby
Recessional | “Victory Belongs to Jesus” by Todd Dulaney
Graveside Service DIRECTED BY | PASTOR MARIO MOEXY HYMN | IT’S ALRIGHT NOW
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There was a time I travelled a lonely sinful road; Beneath a heavy burden bending low; But now all things are different, since Jesus took my load It’s alright now, I’m His I know. (Chorus) It’s alright now, for I am in my Saviour’s care It’s alright now; my Saviour hears and answers prayer He’ll walk with me, (He’ll walk beside me) Till I climb the heavenly stair, And everything (And everything is alright now) PRAYER
A’ down a lonely pathway, without a friend to guide, I walked in sin and sorrow all alone ‘Till Jesus came and found me, and drew me to His side; It’s alright now, for I’m His own. No more in sin I wander, no more in darkness roam The Lord has placed my feet on higher ground; Each day new heights I’m gaining, my soul is nearing home, It’s alright now, I’m heaven bound.
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT COMMITTAL
HYMN | CITY OF GOLD
There’s a city of Light, where there cometh no night; ‘Tis a city of beauty untold; All my treasures are there and its beauty I’ll share, When I get to that city of gold.
There’s no sorrow up there in that city so fair And no sickness can enter I’m told; Shadows all will have flown, I will meet friend I’ve known When we get to that city of gold.
(Chorus) When I leave all trouble and care, I will say good morning up there; I will have great gladness untold, When I get to that city of gold
Won’t you go there with me to the home of the free, Would you see heaven’s beauty unfold? If you will come along, we will sing heaven’s song When we get to that City of gold.
FLORAL TRIBUTE | Immediate Family & Extended Family FUNERAL DIRECTOR TRIBUTE CEMETERY DIRECTOR TRIBUTE BENEDICTION CLOSING HYMN RECESSIONAL | Glad Reunion Day There will be a happy meeting in heaven I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below. Gather on the blessed hilltops with hearts all aglow. That will be a glad reunion day. (Chorus) Glad day, a wonderful day, Glad day, a glorious day; There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay, That will be a glad reunion day. There within the holy city we’ll sing and rejoice, Praising Christ the blessed Saviour with heart and with voice. Tell him how we came to love Him and make Him our choice. That will be a glad reunion day. When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face. It will seem but just a moment of praising His grace. That will be glad reunion day.
Dear Carla I sit here and ponder how very much I’d like to talk with you today, There are so many things that we didn’t get to say. I know how much you care for me and how much I care for you and each time that I think of you I know you’ll miss me too. An angel came and took you by the hand and said your place was ready in heaven, far above… And you had to leave behind, all those you dearly loved you had so much to live for, you had so much to do … it still seems impossible that God was taking you and though your life on earth is past, in heaven its starts anew you’ll live for all eternity, just as God has promise you, and though you’ve walked through heaven’s gate we are never far apart for every time I think of you you’re right here, deep with-in my heart. ~Love Mummy ~
A tribute to you my sweet sister…. I’d always say I don’t know what I’d do if I was to loose one of my sisters, for its them whom I spent my entire life with…my mom would always say to us “it’s to many of y’all to have friends, you are each other’s friends” and those words were what we’ve built our life upon. There was no one closer to me than they were until God gave me my babies. I would have carried them until the death of me. An now one of the hardest days of my life came, the day I would have to write a tribute to you my sister who have passed away….Carla it’s taking everything in me to write this because I know I will never see you in this life again. I will miss you so much girl…you were my rider, when I move you always thought you should have been right behind me, you would say to me “Chara man come fix this situation for me!” “Come play like me and handle this, Chara please please man!” I would always say to you “you really think I look like your personal assistant.” Girl I love you so much, only God can describe this love! I know death is promise to all, but let me tell you I never saw this coming, I never knew that the day you came by me to crack a silly joke would have been the last time I would’ve seen you. It can sometimes seems so surreal, like I’m still waiting to be waken from a dream that feels so real. But you know I understand that God’s will is done regardless of how we feel and his will is always what’s best for us. In this time of hurt and pain I put my trust in God and I know that it’s only him that’s going to
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keep us while you’re no longer on earth with us. This pain can sometimes be so unbearable but I know God is in the midst and I know that his loving arms will keep me until the day I see you again. My Carla I promise to raise your kids like they’re my own, I promise to be an active aunt like you were an active mother in their lives. I never thought this day would come that they’d loose their mother so young, but God knew that they would be well taken care of so he made his moves. God makes no mistakes and I understand what he does is well done! I promise to serve God and put my best foot forward in him more than ever now because I know you would never want any of us to die and go to a Christ-less hell. I will cherish every memory God allowed us to share and every tear he allowed us to cry together, every laughter... girl I will miss your laugh! Sigh. You will always be apart of me, I will continue to share every part of my life with you, every story I will continue to tell you because you were one of my persons and that still means something even though you’re physically not here with me. Your life and your legacy will always be embedded into my heart my sweet sister! I love you more than you ever know! Chara
Tribute to my Fiance’
C It’s amazing how unpredictable life is. I thought it would be difficult to write wedding vows because I didn’t know how I would sum up all you mean to me and why I chose you, and then recite it in front of all our family friends. I was wrong! This is by far more difficult. I never thought I would be paying tribute to you in this way so soon .. or EVER ! Our life together was just about to officially begin and now you’re gone.
that but this journey with you has been nothing short of amazing; simply too short. To know that your name and number will never cross my phone again asking me if Kinah has homework, or asking what she and KayC’J were doing, or your favorite, “ Where are you?!” is unbelievable. Luckily, after all this time of you repeating the same thing I got it down pack. You were preparing me and I didn’t even see it coming.
I still could remember the first day I met you back in 2013. To this day, I can’t explain how we went from strangers to soulmates. I gave you my number and I waited two weeks for you to call or text me. Similarly, I’ve been waiting two weeks for you to call and tell me this was all some joke. I guess I won’t be so lucky this time. Our first of many dates was at the tracks, your sister Tiana was running. From then on, there were movie nights, dinner dates, beach days, long drives, and days where we would just stay home and spend “quality time”. I don’t know how we managed to do so much with you being such the ‘sleepy’ girl that you were. I used to get so angry with you for falling asleep on me. At least in those times, waking you up was easy. I wish it could be that easy now.
As time went by, we built an unbreakable bond. We started a family. We set so many goals and made so many plans, many of them were to be carried out before this very year ended. It’s going be so hard to do this without you, but I know you’re in heaven looking down on me. I have no doubt that even though you’re not physically here with me, you will help me through this as you’ve done with everything before. For every time that I open my phone and KayC’J sees your picture, he hits me and says “Daddy, see Mommy” …it brings tears to my eyes! This has to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done; going to bed without you at my side. Waking up and you’re still not there! Losing you was the furthest thing from my mind. As I continue through this life without you, I now know the reason why there are still two sets of footprints in the sand even when I’m going through one of the roughest times in my life. It’s Jesus carrying me and you being the overprotective person that you were personally escorting him!
I’ve shared with you some of the best moments in my life. You, ‘ babigurl”, have made me feel unthinkable joys over the past four years. You gave me my first son; who makes me proud every day, a daughter that I love and care for as if she was my own (AND WILL CONTINUE TO) and memories to last a lifetime. It was not always perfect, I admit
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU! Your “Sweetness” Kovan Smith Sr.
To Mommy You can only have one mother Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return,
For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear mother up above; Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.
To my loving sister To a sister so loving, so caring and true, To my dear sister this one is for you. C could have called on you for anything at anytime on any day. A was for your appealing and loving smile. R was for radiant, you were a shining light. L was for your love, love for life, love for friends and love for family. A was for active, cheerful and bright. This is just a few in the million of words I use to describe you. My love for you runs deep and my heart beats 3 times faster for you. Love your Nana
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’ve watched you grow from the young lil girl who was afraid to walk passed my house because of my “bad dogs”, to becoming my biggest stress, to becoming my sister-in-law. As time went by, the moments we’ve shared brought us closer. Those moments not only made our relationship grow but made a stronger bond which made you no longer my sister-in-law, but you became “My Sister”. Carla, you’ve never hesitated to call on me for any favor, or request you needed regardless of the situation, nor let a moment went by with out “clowning” on me. Sitting here writing this tribute feels as if I’m not only getting a heavy load off my chest, but a sigh of relief because for the past two weeks, I couldn’t find the words to say to you. I remember the last few words I said to you was “just come back, that’s all I care about.” Your smile will forever be imprinted in my heart, although your journey with us has come to an end. From your “round head” brother Jamal Love you Carla.
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Words can’t express the emptiness inside. Carla I’m going to miss you, what am I going to do? When a rare but precious gem has gone too soon. This is all new… Life without you? Still can’t believe it’s true, A wonderful mother, compassionate worker and loyal friend. Full of Life, Full of Love, A woman of Great worth. A unique being that left an everlasting impression on Earth. Carla, I’d do anything to get one last call, with you on the other end listening to it all… smiling and whispering in your soft voice. “My work on earth is done! It was not my choice’ And Maybe, Just MAYBE! Ill understand. See, God only takes his best to his Heavenly Land. I’m blessed to have a friend so sweet, that no matter life’s challenges remained upbeat. One that I can say was truly one of a kind. One that I’d love to hug, hold and talk to Cala’s ‘’Sands’’
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ear Carla, you beautiful workpiece of art! There are no words to accurately articulate this moment in time that you’ve brought us to. The words “miss” and “love” truly feel like an understatement in comparison to how I really feel. This is because deep down in my heart God has placed a special and profound love for you. As we celebrate your life and I reminisce, I just want to say ‘thank you’ for always believing in me and always supporting me. You’ve never missed an event. However, it was always hard to tell whether your motive was to slay or support though…just kidding. But, you’ve always kept yourself together despite whatever was going on around you, and I admire that. Moreover, I admire your hustling mentality Ms. “never-broke”. Almost every night on Snap you posted about overtime or food lol. You were a go-getter! You worked hard and thanks to your free advertising Sunny Heaven has a few more loyal customers. Carla even though you’ve left me physically, know that you’ve made a mark on my life and therefore you’d always be with me. Profound Love from above, Gj
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arla,if tears could build a stairway , I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you back down to comfort me so dearly . No farewell words were ever spoken, No time to say good bye , our laughs and hugs and tears too I’ll forever treasure for that is not a lie. My heart, it aches in sadness, what it meant to lose you, my brain can’t function in this madness , of the news I received that morning. No one will ever understand the bond that we shared, I dream of you, looking down from high in your heavenly home .I would rather fight a thousand wars to have you back so close, but God only knows how my heart can cope . I’ll see you in flowers and hear you in songs, I’ll smell you in perfumes and hug you in my dreams, I love you and I will miss you always -Signed your bestfriend Danie your coffee in the morning ❤
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Island Luck, Loretta Butler-Turner and to those who have shown your love and sympathy and given us support during this challenging time, we humbly say thank you. Without your many prayers, blessings and words of encouragement, our family would not be able to stand strong in the midst of our sorrow. Carla’s light of life may now be dimmed, but there lies comfort in knowing that her memory shall prosper in your thoughts and hearts. We ask that you continue to remember us in prayer as we will remember you. We appreciate your prayers, and good wishes, visits and telephone call. We thank you sincerely for your support during this time of our bereavement.
PALLBEARERS: Carlos Coakley Jr. Jamal Forbes Raynaldo King George Walkes Rico Walkes Antonio Capron Felton Capron Marc Higgs Honorary Pallbearers: Melvin Capron Felton Capron Mario Coakley Johnny Cox
Letter From Heaven Hey that’s you all aye? I hope this doesn’t reach you too late. I don’t want you to worry, Because life up here is great.
I can’t wait for you to see the beauty of heaven, But I know it’s not your time. I really miss you my family, But I know you’ll be just fine. You know I can see you right? So please stop shedding tears. You guys, I’m perfectly fine, So conquer all your fears. I’ll be watching your every move. Relax! I won’t spill your beans. But stop all those naughty things you do, Because you know there’s nothing He can’t see. I need you to come here to meet me, But not if you misbehave, So please keep God in your heart; And you’ll be safe and saved. Dearest family, I know you miss me. It’s really hard not to, But please, please stop grieving, Because you’re making me sad too. You all have been a great family, And I was truly blessed. You’ve raised me through my earthly life, Now God will do the rest. He’s really a great person, And an even better friend, So I’m in great hands, And on Him you can also depend. Sweeting’s Colonial Mortuary & Crematorium 84 Blue Hill Rd. P. O. Box N-8161 Nassau New Providence (242) 325-7867
Oh my! I’m getting carried away. I want to say so many things, But I really have to go now, Because today I’m getting my wings. Provided by SIDDA Communications Group
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P.S. Keep it where you got it! Don’t let the Dark angel get you! I’ll be watching! ~Love Carla~