A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR THE LATE
Retired Nurse PRISCILLA LOUISE PINDER - SCAVELLA 30th December, 1953 – 26th January, 2024 St. Stephen’s Baptist Church Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera The Bahamas Saturday 24th February, 2024 At 11 AM OFFICIATING Pastor Eric Johnson MODERATORS: Rev. Ricardo Dean Sr. Pastor Lenora Sands (cousin) ORGANIST Joethia Cooper INTERMENT Big Bay Cemetery Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera The Bahamas
Obituary
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, and honest compliment or the smallest act of caring all of which have the potential to turn a life around….” The personification of the Late Nurse Priscilla Louise Pinder –Scavella TIME TO BE BORN This rare gem was born to the parentage of the Late Rev. Lewis and the Late Remilda Pinder, whom they affectionately called ‘Reds’, because her hair and skin were the same colour, on December 30th, 1953 in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera. She was the second of thirteen children. From a very early age Priscilla’s mom knew her life’s journey would lead down the path of nursing, simply because she was so caring. Always the one to take the lead whenever one of her siblings would get injured. At the tender age of four, she was sent to live with her aunt Priscilla, whom she was named after, and where her education began. She received her early education at Western Prep#3 on Augusta and Meeting Street, Nassau, then moving on to Nassau Street Junior High and Western Senior High on Market Street. The educational journey did not stop here, she was later sent to Miami, Florida where she resided with her Aunt Susan. It was here that she completed her High School studies, graduating from Miami Northwestern High in 1971. A TIME TO LOVE While in Miami, Florida, Priscilla met the young and charming Glen Scavella, of Gregory Town, Eleuthera. They met and were later joined in holy matrimony in September 1975. Their union produced 4 beautiful daughters, who were later known as ‘Silla’s Girls or Silla & Girls’. They were her pride and joy, and she shared a special bond with each one of them.
WORK LIFE Upon moving back to the Bahamas, her adventure in nursing began when she enrolled in the school of Nursing in 1973 and graduated as a Trained Clinical Nurse in 1975. “Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on this earth to do with such intensity and passion, that it becomes your spiritual calling”. Nursing was indeed Nurse Scavella’s calling! Throughout the years, she served in many areas of her career. Upon graduating nursing school, she was stationed at the Princess Margaret Hospital where she served on many of the wards, from the Children’s ward to Accident and Emergency. In the year of 1977, she transferred back to Eleuthera where she was stationed at the Lower Bogue, The Bluff, Current Island and Harbour Island Clinics for thirteen long years. During her tenure there, she still served her home community of Hatchet Bay and the other neighboring settlements of James Cistern and Gregory Town tirelessly. Hence, she was honored by the communities of North Eleuthera and Hatchet Bay, for her “Tireless Service” in 1989. She was then transferred to serve the communities of Gregory Town, Hatchet Bay, and James Cistern in that same year, where she remained until her retirement in 2017. Nurse Scavella simply loved to do what she did, so much so that she wore the hat of Veterinarian too, having to stitch a few animals here and there, which showed the dedication she possessed. RECOGNITION In the year 1997, she was promoted to Senior Trained Clinical Nurse, and received numerous awards for her unselfish service to humanity. In May of 2000, the Department of Health honored her with a Special Service Award, in 2001 she was honored by the Central Eleuthera District Townships, in 2003 during Public Officers week, she received accolades for 30 years of Service in Public Health. In 2010, the staff and students at the P.A. Gibson Primary School recognized her for outstanding leadership on National Heroes Day, and later that same year, the King Foundation which hosts the “Salute to Greatness” Awards, honored her for outstanding service beyond the call of duty. FAMILY LIFE Priscilla believed in family and living life. She loved celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter ‘tea parties’, and
most importantly, birthdays. Everyone had to cut their cake at Silla’s house around the big table. She ensured that her children and grandchildren travelled and got exposure to new things. Nothing was too good for them! The first thing was to get your child’s passport weeks after they were born, that was priority. On these trips, she would visit family away taking Bahamian seafood to make delicious meals from back home for them. One of her travelling highlights, was visiting her daughter and son in law Dexter, in Italy along with the Late Mae Cambridge. She brought back Italy for her family. Family and friendships meant everything to Priscilla, so she ensured that she stayed in contact with everyone, and she ensured that everyone knew that she loved them. She never ended a message without saying ‘I LOVE YOU’. Priscilla boasted about being able to see all her daughters get married, her grandkids and her two great grands, ‘Cai & Kailee’, who brought the biggest smile across her face. She loved children and anticipated the upcoming birth of her new great granddaughter Autumn. In her last few days, she ensured that her granddaughter Warrae had all the items she needed to go into the hospital, most of which she bought herself. This was Priscilla, so loving and nurturing. A TIME TO WORSHIP Nurse Scavella valued her faith in God and served as a member of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church. A church she attended from her birth as her father was once the Reverend. She was crowned “Mother of the Year” for 2017-2018 by her church, an honor she was so elated to receive. Over the years, Priscilla’s relationship with her God grew stronger and stronger. Priscilla’s favorite saying was “God Got Me”, and that He did.
THE FIGHT IS OVER In April 2022, while lying on the bed talking on the phone to her sister Bernadette, she felt a lump in her right breast. Priscilla, being a nurse, always got her annual mammograms but when the Pandemic hit, she was unable to travel to Nassau to get it done. The fight to beat Breast Cancer began, and she never gave up. The next year and 11 months were filled with trips to doctors in Cuba, The USA and Nassau. On February 14, 2023, she began her many chemotherapy treatments in Nassau which she handled like a champion, while residing with her sister Vivia. At the end of her treatments, she was excited to ‘ring the bell!’ She dressed in her suit of pink and white along with her daughter Glennique and niece DeAndrea, walked briskly into her doctor’s office where they were told that she could not ring that bell. Although, disappointed Priscilla kept fighting because like she said, “God Got Me” and “He Knows My Name”. On November 17, 2023, Priscilla had two seizures and had to be airlifted into Nassau for further treatment, it was then that she lost her mobility. It was there that she was told that the cancer was in its last stage, to which she replied to the doctor “Whose report do I believe?”, then requested to return home. Christmas 2023 came, and Priscilla was intentional about fixing up her pink and rose gold Christmas tree, listening to the carols,
having a Pre-Christmas sleepover, and just spending time with her family. She brought gifts for all her close family and friends and told everyone how much she loved them. On January 10th, 2024, Priscilla travelled to Nassau along with two of her daughters for oncology appointments, and upon her return to Eleuthera, there was an evident change in her. She now required ‘around the clock’ assistance, which her daughters, grandson and sister Susan provided daily and faithfully. On January 26th, 2024, on her daughter Glennique’s birthday, Priscilla quietly slipped away in front of her daughters, as soon as her grandson Christoph ran into her room from school saying “Grammy, I reach”. God Now Has Her and Yes! He Knew Her Name! “If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain”, this was Priscilla’s motto, and that she did. GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME, AND ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD! Left to cherish her memories are her: Husband: James Glen Scavella; Daughters: Tessa (Dexter Sr.) Cambridge, Twanna (Clement Sr.) Cash, Shancola ( Warren Sr.) Hudson & Glennique (Shavargo) Maurice; Son/Grandson: Christoph Lee; Grandchildren: Tameera & Matthew McCardy Jr., Ciara, Tonique, Ashley &
Clement Jr, Dewonia & Dexter Cambridge Jr., Stoney, Warrae, Warrano & Warren Hudson Jr., Dondre Saunders; Great Grandchildren: Cai Sands & Kailee Johnson; Adopted Mothers: Rev. Kathrina Durham & Yvonne Neymour; Adopted Sons: Elridge (Shanique) Bowleg Sr., Desmond (Tasha) McDonald, Navardo Farrington, Lorento (Solivia) & Tamicko Fox, Cranston Scavella, Christopher (Amy) & Noland (Yenny) Cambridge, Bentley Taylor, Teddy (Tiffany) Belle; Adopted Daughters: Berthena (Tilford) Leary, Alicia (Edgar) White, Prisca Bastian & Andia Bastian- Beneby; Adopted Grandchildren: Demica Russell, Chloe Johnson, Tashae & Darius McDonald, Eldridge Bowleg Jr., Shervin Emmanuel Jr., and Mark Hepburn Jr.; Brothers & Adopted Brothers: Don, Cephas Sr., Thomas Sr. (Louise), Howard Sr., McClain Sr., Arnold Sr. (Faye) & Gershom (Clarissa) Pinder, Lorenzo (Suzette), Theodore & Franklin Durham, Mike (Kathy) Lemay of Tennessee, USA; Brothers in Law: Patrick, Peter, Robert (Laverne), Stan, Colin & Chris (Wilma) Scavella, Bertram Belle; Sisters in Law: Julie Butler & Dale Minnis; Sisters: Joan (Steven) Stubbs, Stephanie (Don Sr.) Seymour, Susan (McNeil) & LaToya (Asarlto Demico) Russell, Vivia Young, Bernadette
Godet, Althea (Newton) Curry & Cheryl Key;
Alkavio Pinder, Adonis Archer, Alverricio & Bryson Godet;
Uncles: Robert (Evy), Richard, Gordon and Joseph Deal;
6 Great Grand Nieces & Nephews;
Aunt: Telverna Grant;
God Children: Shameka Taylor, Vernona Gray-Johnson, Vernisha Ferguson, Mykus Hanna, Ian Pinder, Nakita Bowleg, Indera Johnson, Garrecka Johnson, Seanell Charlow, Vashon Rolle, Elizabeth (Small) Kelly, Shani Barbara, Deandrea Cambridge – Kelly, Lavell Davis, Jeremiah Johnson, Kennedy Scavella Jr., Kenneth Algreen Jr., Randeka Kelly-Seymour, Aliah & Alisa Thompson;
Nieces: Natasha (Gerald) Cartwright, Dr. Odia, Dr. Lashantae and Christna Stubbs, Yuwonka (Frank) Lafrance, Devenor(Josh) Daniels, Darzell Gilbert, Shurneil & Samia Newbold , DeAndra & Dianca Pinder, Dornell (Joemeko) Culmer, Asta Mackey, Nikita Rolle, Tommika (Elvis) Cooper, Crystal (Lamont Sr.) Knowles, Cephia (Deangelo) Moss , Antoniqua Pinder, Joan, Summer, Ajanae & Fernique Pinder, Taffia & Felecia Pinder, Gershanda (George) Strachan, Jasmine (Michael) Wilchcombe, Jewel and Shomara Pinder, Lornamae Sands, Lavonda and Lakeisha Thompson; Nephews: Orson & Javon Belle, Tito ( Lisa ) Stubbs, Donavon (Kimberly) & Don Jr. Seymour, Renaldo & Maurice Newbold, Donnio, Cephas Jr., Thomas Jr. (Antonia), Howard Jr., Alpheus (Peachy), McClain Jr., & Sadat (Brianna) & Arnold Jr. Pinder, Antoine Archer & Ahmad Young, Alverro (Yvette) & Bernard (Vanessa) Godet, Lester & Leo Thompson; Grand Nieces: Jovantaysha Bell (Shawn), Gernisha (Ryan) Woodside, Gerlisa & Gervontae Cartwright, Sarai & Sienna Lafrance, Tianna & Taylor Gilbert, Shayla Mackey, Elisea, Elianna & Miracle Cooper, Lavontae & Lamera Knowles, Savannah Wood, Gracey Strachan, Sky Stubbs, Donnesha Seymour, Reniah & Mahlia Newbold, DeCaris Moss, Hope, Aneisha, Nevaeh, Llondon & Destini Pinder, Jamilah Archer, Alissa Godet; Grand Nephews: Ricardo Belle, Diallo Johnson Jr, Tristan Lafrance, Evano & Jacob Daniels, Saint & Donavon Jr. Seymour, Davanti Cooper, Dominic & Makai Newbold, Lamont Knowles Jr., Kayden Kenny, DeCree Moss, Alpheus Jr., Kaleb, Brayden &
Cousins: Descendants of: The Late Susan Pinder – Dean, Priscilla Duncombe, Clarence Pinder, Wilfred Pinder ( Allie & Toya), Felix Pinder, Lorrie Deal – Valdium, Muriel Hackett & Rudolph Dean, Ruth & Hayward Dean, Hazel & Rev. Leroy Carey, Estelle Zonnicle, Eugie Turnquest, Madeline Culmer, Eliza Smith, Evelyn Pratt, Sarah McPhee, Olive Lafleur, Stafford Pinder, Lizzie, Audrey Kelly, Rev. Marina Carey & Family, Lida S c a v e l l a , Ruthamae Cartwright & Shera Smith, The Families of Robert Deal, Richard Deal, Gordon Deal, Joseph Deal, Telverna Deal-Grant Special Mention: Nurse Bernadette Colebrooke, Nurse Behanker Rolle, Nurse Pennerman, Ezra Hudson & Avis Munroe (HOPE 4 TOMORROW Retreat 2023 &
Participants), Lenny Kravitz, Solumbra Ingram of Los Angeles , Eleanor Steele, Nurse Idena Flowers, Nurse Austin Johnson, Kevin & Tina Cambridge, Jason & Laniece Thompson, Eleuthera and Nassau’s Cancer Society Branch, Retired Nurse Charlene McPhee & The Sister Sister (Breast Cancer) Support Group of Nassau, Cranston Jones, Estermae Lewis, Victor Bain, Livingston (Winkie) Johnson, Jannis Mullins of Florida, Wendy Wallace & Family, Shulunda Ferguson, Venita Dean & Family, Lisa Dean, Meredith Newbold & Family, Katrine & Julie Weiss, Cladwell Jr. & Janesta Farrington, Lula Adderley & Family, Kevin & Bernadette Collins, Winifred Cash & Family, Lherisson Maurice & Family, The Late Orene Frazier’s Family, Val McKinney, Gloria & Carolyn Young, Tessa Nottage, Maudlene Forbes, Robertha Flack; Other Relatives & Friends: Administrator Gilbert Kemp, Gavin & Shakeitha Dean, Paul & Debbie Fox, Willamae Laroda & Family, Eva and Harry Burrows, Jim & Susie Hitchcock, Harry & Donna Wilson, Joe & Terry Manchisi, Zev Waserman & Family, The Office of the Auditor General – Eleuthera & Nassau, BAIC, Phil & Sue Tucelli, Karen Pinder, Ms. Patsy Johnson, Maryann Farrington & Family, Sharon Lockhart, Shamelia, TJ and Samantha Munroe,Wilda Mather & Family, the Late Veronica Daniels descendants, The Thompson Families of Gregory Town, Shervin Emmanuel Sr., Jerome & Dina Johnson, Ronaldo & Ellie Hepburn of Orlando, FL, Brooke Pierre & Lee Harvey, Staff of CIBC – Governor’s Harbour, Former staff of SBL North Eleuthera, Scott & Glen Mansfield, Honorable Sylvanus & Ocilia Petty, Honorable Clay Sweeting, Ethlyn McSweeney, Stacy Stuart, Pirosska Higgs, Theidra Albury & Family, Francis Carey & Family, Agnes Bethel & Family, Dorothy Rahming & Family, Kayla Bethel, Roy Kelly & Family, Dr. Shanique McHardy, Dr. Ajul & Current & Former Staff of Hatchet Bay & Gregory Town Clinics, Dr. Jessica Moss & The Bahamas Wellness Medical Team, Dr. Gurgis, Dr. Silas & Nurse Butler of The Cancer Centre Bahamas/Bahamas Heart Centre, All her former patients to numerous to mention & the communities throughout the island of Eleuthera & Bahamas.
Order ofService
ENTRANCE OF THE FAMILY | Scilla’s favorite songs | He Knows My Name and Goodness of God OPENING SENTENCES OPENING HYMN | My Faith Has Found a Resting Place My faith has found a resting place, from guilt my soul is freed; I trust the ever-living One, his wounds for me shall plead.
My heart is leaning on the Word, the written Word of God, salvation by my Savior’s name, salvation thro’ his blood.
(Chorus) I need no other argument, I need no other plea, it is enough that Jesus died, and that he died for me.
My great Physician heals the sick, the lost he came to save; for me his precious blood he shed, for me his life he gave.
Enough for me that Jesus saves, this ends my fear and doubt; a sinful soul, I come to him, he’ll never cast me out. [ PRAYER | Bishop Cedric Albury (Church of God, Lower Bogue) PRAYER RESPONSE | Tis So Sweet ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, And to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, And to know, “Thus says the Lord!”
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end.
(Chorus) Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 1ST SCRIPTURE: PSALM 27 | Read by Yuwonka Stubbs & Darzell Seymour (Neices) TRIBUTE | Elliott Rolle (Friend of The Family)
HYMN | Where the Soul of Man Never Dies To Canaan’s land I’m on my way, Where the soul (of man) never dies; My darkest night will turn to day, Where the soul (of man) never dies. (Chorus) No sad farewells, no tear - dimmed eyes, Where all is love, and the soul never dies. Dear friends, there’ll be no sad fare-wells, There’ll be no tear-dimmed eyes, Where all is peace and joy and love, And the soul of man never dies.
My life will end in deathless sleep, Where the soul (of man) never dies; And everlasting joys I’ll reap, Where the soul (of man) never dies. I’m on my way to that fair land, Where the soul (of man) never dies; Where there will be no parting hand, And the soul (of man) never dies.
A rose is blooming there for me, Where the soul (of man) never dies; And I will spend eternity, Where the soul (of man) never dies. REMARKS | Retired Nurse Sherrin Cooper (Friend/Former Nursing Colleague) REMARK | Nursing Administration Representative, Ministry of Health &Wellness SOLO | Joshua Daniels (Nephew) REMARKS | Rev. Hon. Philip M. Bethel (Friend of Family) REMARKS | Retired Commodore Clifford ‘Butch’ Scavella (Cousin) MUSICAL TRIBUTE | Clement Penn (Cousin) ( Obituary To Be Read In Silence) 2ND SCRIPTURE | 1st Corinthians 15:51-58 KJV: Read By Shurneil Newbold (Neice) SOLO | Wilfred Munnings (Friend of Family) AS WE KNEW SILLA | Bernadette Godet & Vivia Young (Soul Sisters) CHOIR SELECTION | St. Stephen’s Baptist Choir SPOKEN WORD | Pastor Eric Johnson, St. Stephen’s Baptist Church PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY | Pastor Lenora Sands (Cousin)
VOTE OF THANKS | Dr. Odia Stubbs (Neice)
GRAVESIDE HYMNS 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. (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 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. 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.
I’LL FLY AWAY Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away; To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away (I’ll fly away). (Chorus) I’ll fly away, Oh Glory I’ll fly away; (in the morning) When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away (I’ll fly away).
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.
When the shadows of this life have gone, I’ll fly away; Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I’ll fly away (I’ll fly away) Just a few more weary days and then, I’ll fly away; To a land where joy shall never end, I’ll fly away (I’ll fly away)
THEY CALLED HER
Scilla
In Hatchet Bay, where waves whisper tales, Lies the heart of a town, where kindness prevails. In its midst, Nurse Scilla, a beacon so bright, Guiding souls through darkness, with love as her light. With gentle hands and a soothing touch, She healed not just bodies, but spirits as such. In laughter and tears, she stood by their side, A guardian angel, in whom they confide. Through storms and sunshine, she never did falter, A rock in the ocean, amidst life’s alter. Her legacy echoes in each grateful heart, A testament to healing, a work of art. Though she’s parted ways from this earthly shore, Her spirit lives on, forevermore. In memories cherished, her essence resides, A source of comfort, where love abides. They called her Scilla, a name so dear, In every soul she touched, her presence clear. As we bid farewell, let our spirits soar, For her light shines on, forevermore.
Remembering “Cilla”…
I won’t see you smile and I won’t hear you laugh anymore. ‘Cause time wasn’t on your side, it wasn’t right. No, I’ll never forget you. I’ll never let you out of my heart. You will always be here with me. I’ll hold onto the memories, My Angel. How do I live without you? My mother, my best friend, you were absolutely everything to me. From I knew of myself, I knew of you. There was never anything that could separate our mother/daughter bond. I recollect my life with you from the early age of 5. On our weekdays, we had to go to school and you had to leave for work. I cried everyday to go with you. You promised to take me at some point, which you surely did and I enjoyed every trip. Weekends were the best. We always had an event to go to with you. May it be a party, a fair, a shower, a wedding or a funeral; we would drive miles to attend. We never minded where we were going, you made every trip fun. Shopping trips to North and South were adventurous. Friends and family members were always present. You made sure we were in Sunday school on Sunday mornings, even though we were tired. We were always anxious for vacation time. We travelled to family islands and to the US to our family and friends. Our childhood was never boring. It was always filled with happiness, which you made sure of. You worked extremely hard and were always busy, but you took time out to give us a social life. I will always appreciate you. During my teenage years, you loved, you scolded, and you taught me. Every new chapter of my life with you was so meaningful. You gave me the best advice which I understood until this day. Teenage years to adulthood, I became so fascinated by you. How you held it down with and for your four girls. This fascination for you grew with every year. I adored you, WE ADORED YOU. Mommy, you were present for the birth of each of my kids. They loved you endlessly. Everything was about and for their Grammy. They strived to make you proud and they knew you would always be there to cheer them on. How could I have asked for a better mother or grandmother for my kids? Your departure is so difficult for us all Mommy. You loved everyone and were loved by many. You did a great job here on Earth. You were honoured for your service here to us and to others. Now, you’ve gone on for your greater reward. I MISS YOU, WE MISS YOU. LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY. Forever Your Daughter, Colie (Shancola)
Mommy,
You & I were like two peas in a pod, we were always together. When I had my two eldest children, you never leaved my side. You took care of them since birth into adulthood. Meera was your first grandchild and you gave her the world. We would always laugh about you going to New York City and bringing her back shoes and sandals in every colour you could find. You made sure she had everything. Then came along AJ, the son you never had and boy he took you over. He never wanted you out of his sight. Mommy, the bond you had with all your grandkids was unmatched. You loved them like you birthed them. They were your world and you were theirs. AJ recently got another tattoo of you, you’re his world. Mommy, my kids are hurting so much. We know that you had to leave but living without you is so hard. You were an exceptional mother! You loved my stepchildren like you loved my kids. When people would asked, you always said, “They my grandkids”, you never put “step” in front. You treated all the same. Mommy, life without you will never be the same. I will miss our long drives, our lunch dates, going to Spanish Wells, and travelling to take you for your check-ups. Us sewing curtains together, you showed and taught me a lot. I was your personal chef, personal hairdresser and chauffeur; we did everything together. I was your superwoman Mommy, your strongest daughter, the one who holds it together. Mommy, right now I can’t hold it together not seeing you and having you always with me. You always told Clement & I how proud of us you were for raising the kids and him making sure we are always good. Mommy, he’s comforting me but I’m not good at all. I miss you so much & I’ll love you always. Your second daughter, Twanna
To my mother THE STRONGEST PERSON I KNOW.
Mommy I admired you – I admired your strength, your courage, your never ending hope, and the way you never allow the clouds to block our sunshine. You have always been the light at the end of the tunnel, my constant support, and source of love. Thank you. There are so many things I can say about you mommy, from how you nurtured us from babies to this present time. You were dedicated and committed to making life better for us. For instilling in us independence, values and respect. You were always present for every special moment in our lives. I truly miss our times together, the talks and sound advice you would give. I miss hearing I love you more, ‘Tessa you need to eat’, the laughter. Mommy I love and miss you so much, but I know you are resting in the arms of Jesus, and I will see again one day. Your Tessa.
MOMMY, HOW CAN I EVEN BEGIN TO PUT ON PAPER HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME BECAUSE THERE WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR LOVE. HERE GOES! My love story with my mom began Jan 26, 1988, the day I was born, and it grew stronger and stronger everyday. I can never forget the day she came into my room and said Nickie I need to you to feel something. When I felt that lump, I wanted to scream but I could not let her see how I really felt. Therefore, on that day the race to fight and win this battle with cancer began. You had me researching and looking into everything. I made it my duty to ensure along with my sisters that you always had what you needed for treatments, labs and your day to day needs because you never let us go without. You had me spoil mommy! My mom brought me my 1st vehicle at 18 years old, a Black tinted out Isuzu Rodeo Jeep on 18 inch chrome rims with a set in the back for college! She took us on trips everywhere she went, we ate, wore and had the best. She was all about family, and enjoying our time together whether it be rides, beach days, or just home relaxing. When I had my son, Christoph, she told me that was her son she never had. She loved, spoiled and nurtured him into the young man that he is today. Sometimes I got jealous of their relationship I must admit because they became two peas in a pod. You would be so proud to see how he and Shavargo are caring and comforting me. Mommy, I am so happy I told and showed you how thankful and grateful I was to have you as My Mother. You became my best friend and later on, my baby. I took it as an honor and pleasure to care for you. Since April 2022, you became my biggest priority because I just wanted to protect you, and love on you as much as I could but most of all, make you happy and comfortable. Mommy, home feels so empty and lonely without you. Who will defend me and take my side when Chris and Shavargo tag team on me in rows? Or prefect what I wear? Teach me how to make your special meals? Or just share the day to day jokes with? I wish I could bathe you one more time just so you can sneak some kisses in on me like you so loved to do. You always said Thank You whenever I did anything whether it be the simplest thing but mommy like I told you, THANK YOU for being the greatest mother to me, my son and my sisters. I will love you always Baby! Keep watching over your babies down here. God is Good. All the time. And All the time. God is Good. ( I will never forget this or you baby). Sleep on my Queen, you fought and you conquered! Your Baby, Glennique ‘ Nickie’
TO MY GRAMMY, A strong woman, a selfless woman, an ambitious woman, an independent woman, a fearless woman; My angel. Your life was truly a blessing to everyone that knew and loved you. You were a ‘giant’ of a woman and left a mark in everyone’s lives who encountered your kind, sweet, loving soul. There was never a time I didn’t brag about my good nurse Grammy. I was so proud of you and the person you were, inside and outside of your profession. I would always feel esteemed when I was referred to as ‘Nurse Scavella’s granddaughter’, because immediately people knew who you were. You were definitely a ‘lead by example’ type of person and for that you will forever be my role model in life. You loved your family endlessly and you never missed out on anything important in our lives. You were always there for us and always made sure that we always had what we needed and wanted. It was tradition that we spent every birthday, holiday or Sunday together and the memories we shared together will always be cherished and never forgotten. Grammy, I have always loved you from a young child and even in death I will still love you. I’m grateful for the bond we shared, for every ‘I love you’, for every kiss, every hug, and just every second of our lives spent together. I watched your strength when you were up and when you weren’t and that strength never left, you were indeed a fighter. This is definitely not easy, and I will always miss you, but Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot cure. I thank God for lending you to us and allowing us to witness what it is to be ‘a good and faithful servant’ through your life. Continue to rest beautifully, Your Rae.
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rammy you were the core, a staple point in my life. From I knew myself, I knew two things: first, that I never wanted to leave your side & second, that I admired you & everything you did. You were like a superwoman in my eyes; there was nothing you couldn’t do. You were always there for me; I mean no matter what, you were there. Always present, always loving & ever the caring grandmother. Any ailment or problem, I ran to you & you knew just what to say or do to make me feel better. Nothing was ever too good for your grandchildren, & you made sure each of us felt your unconditional love. I prayed hard for you to be painless but I never wanted you to leave me. I feel so much emptiness since you left. All I can do now is continue to ask God to help me & hold on to all of the memories we’ve shared. I’m going to miss you so much Grammy. I loved you so deeply & that will never change. Sleep in peace my beautiful love, Your MeMe (Tameera)
My grandmother, Priscilla was my heart and soul. She always made me laugh and smile. My grammy made everything right. There was nothing that she could not do. She also had a mind of her own, & loved to do her own thing lol. Grammy always loved to cook the best meals especially late in the nights when me and her got hungry. We would sneak and make juicy sandwiches while mommy slept. My grammy was my best friend, I could tell her anything. She showed me how to cook, clean and helped me whenever I had a problem. I miss you calling my name the many times you would, and pushing you on the porch to look outside at our dogs. Grammy, I miss you so much but mommy is keeping my company and we are trying to learn how to live without you here. I remember you told us that one day we would have to but it hurts grammy. I know you will always be with us because you are in our hearts. I promiss you I will make you proud, take care mommy and never stop loving you. I will Never forget you. Your grandson, Chris
Louise, it is so hard for me to sit and put pen to paper to write a tribute to you. It feels like a long dream that I am waiting for someone to wake me up from. I was your very first baby before Tess came along . All of your paychecks were spent buying outfits for me, and making sure hats came along with them, because my little head was bald….lol. After getting married and you began to have your children, I was still not left out, because when you dressed the girls, you also dressed me. Although I was your baby sister, I became your daughter. You believed that I could do any and everything. You believed in perfection, always wanting to see that things were right. When the phone was out, I was the technician, if the ceiling fans needed cleaning, I had to get up there to clean them. When it came to anything you were planning, or you were being honoured for your service to community and country, you called “Toya’ to put the pen to paper. You would say, “You know about me so put something together for me”. Whenever you were going somewhere, you always called to find out if I wanted to go. I was never left out. I could recall you saying, before I die, I want to see Toya’s offspring. God granted your wish when He blessed me with Demi. You were the first at the hospital along with Demico when she was born, and you became her ‘Grammy Aunty Silla”. I will miss our Sundays hanging out with you, laying down in your bed. I am grateful to God for blessing me with you. Heaven has gained another Angel. Loving you forever, Toya
To OurSister
We called you our “New York Police”, because of the car that you drove 😊, but you were so much more than that to us. You were our ‘Titter”. We could recall, when you and Ellen were away in Miami at school, you came home and we did not know you were our sister. No one wanted you to get near Mom, she was “our Mom” and not yours…..LOL. You told mom if she don’t talk to us, you would knock us out. Mom had to make us to know that you were her child too. Although you were the second born of all of us, your were the one in charge. You took on the roll of being the matriarch after daddy and mom died. We all looked to you, you were not only our personal Nurse, you were our, Doctor, Lawyer, Judge and Teacher. You knew how to set the record straight. Family was what you believed in, and you never missed an opportunity to celebrate family. You celebrated birthdays, holidays and any occasion that was worth celebrating. Your house was the place for most of the family ‘Pot-lucks.’ Any and everyone was always welcomed. One thing we were never short of, it was knowing that you loved us, and in your later years you made it more intentional. We will continue to cherish the memories of you, and be assured that you resting safe in the arms of Jesus. You have gone to reap your Heavenly reward. With all of our hearts, we love you and thank God for giving us a sister like you! Your Siblings, Arnold, Don, Joan, Penny, Sue, Tommy, Clain, Harvey, Cephas, Gersh and Toya
MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE
We, the family extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends and family for each and every act of kindness shown to us during this most difficult time. Your prayers, visits, calls, messages and well wishes will always be remembered. We Sincerely Thank Everyone of You. The Family HONORARY PALLBEARERS Dexter Cambridge Sr. Shavargo Maurice Clement Cash Sr. Warren Hudson Sr. Don Pinder Thomas Pinder Sr. Cephas Pinder Sr. Howard Pinder Sr. McClain Pinder Sr. Gershom Pinder Mike Lemay
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