PROOF Homegoing
CELEBRATION FOR
LaDonna Abram
Sunrise: July 13, 1953 • Sunset: October 21, 2015
Gone But Never Forgotten
PROOF Order of Service
Thursday, November 5, 2015 • 1:00pm
St. Peter Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church
1478 east 92nd street, los angeles, ca 90002
Overseer Phyllis Russell, Officiant
Processional............................................Clergy, Pallbearers & Family
Prayer & Scripture Readings........................Overseer Phyllis Russell
Old Testament: Psalms 23
New Testament: I Thessalonians 4:13-17
Musical Selection........“Take Me To The King”..........by: Tamela Mann
Remarks/Reflections........2 minutes please.............Family & Friends
Acknowledgments & Obituary Reading......................Gwen Worthy
Musical Selection..........“Break Every Chain”..............by: Tasha Cobbs
Eulogy..............................................................Overseer Phyllis Russell
Final Glimpse
Recessional
Interment
Inglewood Park Cemetery
720 E Florence Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
Repast
St. Peter Fellowship Hall
PROOF Obituary
LaDonna Abram was born on July 13, 1953 to the
proud parents Gary and Gincie Abram both of whom
preceded her in death.
In LaDonna’s early years, she attended many different
skilled center for people with special needs. Later on in
life she met a special friend, Wayne Knott, with whom
she had a baby boy name Jermaine Knight.
LaDonna was a very special person who had a lot of
spunk and always gave it to you real.
Preceding LaDonna in death are her mother and
father, Gary & Gincie Abram; 2 sisters: Melva and
Sylvia; 4 brothers: Earmon, Weldon, Jack, and Paul; 1
niece, Bobbie; 3 nephews: Ronnie & Jack Washington,
and Eric Mathews; and 1 great nephew, Robert.
LaDonna is survived by her son, Germaine Knight;
2 grandsons: Maurice and Markise; 4 sisters: Toylee
Jackson, Patricia Stone, Louise Mathews, and Evelyn
Abney; 1 brother, William Abram; 13 nieces, 9 nephews,
24 great nieces, 23 great nephews, 15 great-great nieces,
13 great-great nephews, and a host of cousins and
friends.
PROOFActive Pallbearers
James Jackson Jr.
Floyd Jefferson
Damon Whitten Sr.
Louise McCoy
Damon Whitten Jr.
Rawn Washington
Honorary Pallbearers
Willliam Abram
Paul Abram
Deonne Jackson Sr.
Darryl Jackson
Rajon Pearson Sr.
James Jackson III
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
FINAL LEGACY FAMILY FUNERAL PARLOR FD-2173
1900 East Artesia Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90805
www.finallegacyfamilyfuneralparlor.com
800.634.8809
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PROOF Active Pallbearers
Christopher Martin
John Martin, Jr
Ryan Cooley
Whalen Miller
Garrett Martin
Ray Charles Robinson
The Footprints Prayer
One night I had a dream...
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky
flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints
in the sand; one belonged to me, and the other to the Lord. When the last
scene of my life flashed before us, I looked back at the footprints in the
sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, there was only
one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my
life this really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you
said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the
way; but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why in times when I
needed you the most, you should leave me.
The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child. I love you, and I would
never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you
saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
Exquisite Family Mortuary
2617 West Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, California 90305
www.exquisitefamilymortuary.com
323.753.0788
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Special Tributes
My Guardian Angel
Our moments were so unbreakable. You were a GREAT mother
to me I will never forget what you taught me. You raised a
Beautiful, Smart, Intelligent young lady and for that I can’t do
anything more than thank you. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! No
women alive can take the place in my heart that you have. You’re
my Queen for life, and I’m your Princess forever I love you
unconditionally. I will remain strong and make you proud. We
had more ups then downs, more laughs than argument’s but only
we know our powerful bond.
-Kenya (Your Squishy)
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Active Pallbearers Honorary Pallbearers
Johnathan Campbell Nikia Felix
Darin Melton Kevin Marquise
L.C. Jones Jr. Miracle Dixon
Ivory Lee Jones Jr. Aisha Woods
Michael Dixon Jr. Maleena Bland
Hamadi Owens Carmen Thompson
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Acknowledgments
Perhaps you sent a donation, a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps
you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you were not there at
all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we
thank you so much for whatever the part. GOD BLESS you all!
The Family
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
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2617 West Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, California 90305
www.exquisitefamilymortuary.com
323.753.0788
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PROOFMy dearest “Sha’Fatty
It has been a pleasure being your Nanah. You have showed
me what real love and strength looks and feels like. You
were and always will be my Superman. Whenever I was
going through something I would come to visit you. And
talk to you and you would always smile at me. Letting me
know that everything was going to be okay. I love you Ryan
until we meet again.
-Love NaNaH
Days with auntie...
I remember days where I would walk in his room and he would
be smiling. I didn’t say a word but he knew I was right there
beside him. I was a great auntie I’d die for him. He didn’t like
fake love he aint got the time for it. He was more than a nephew
he was a part of me. So when I hear he in the hospital I’d be on
both knees asking god please let my nephew see past three. He
made it to ten what a relief. Some people didn’t know how to
do things like suction his trach and what meds he should take. I
use to sneak him a little ice cream while everybody was asleep.
He laughed about it then I’d sing him to sleep. Rubbing his head
kissing him on the cheek just to let him know he was loved by me
-Your auntie Rayouna
PROOF“LORD, I know that
people’s lives are not their
own; it is not for them to
direct their steps.”
Jeremiah 10:23 NIV
-Love Kyle
Dear Ryan,
When I first met you, I knew we would get
along. The moment you smiled at me when
your mother introduced us, a piece of you
LOCKED in my heart. Not a day goes by that I
do not think about you. No more PAIN rest my
ANGEL in HEAVEN, until we meet again.
-Love You,
Your Nurse Yvonne (Adopted Nana)
PROOFI’m beyond loss for words knowing that I’ll
never see that smile again you’ve touched
so many souls while you were here and
everyone loved you. You were perfect in
my eyes and the strongest kid I knew. It’s
not easy to accept what has happened or
to say goodbye. I’m sorry I wasn’t there for
you the day god called you home but I’m
thankful you left peacefully. Your battle
came to an end, I hope you will come to
me one last time in my dream so that I
can kiss your chubby cheeks and hold you
again. You will truly be missed. I didn’t
just lose a cousin I lost a brother. You and
I shared so many precious moments and I
promise to cherish them forever. I’m hurt
but what keeps me going is knowing that
your okay and in a better place. I love you
and will never forget you. Continue to rest
baby boy.
Love always,
-Your Big Cousin Shaqwayla.
PROOF PALLBEARERS
Teddy Jr • Takyle • Tyquan • John • Chris • Tall John
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank everyone for the
tremendous amount of Love and support we
have received. The many cards, floral tributes,
prayers, kind words and other have given us
much comfort and were appreciated. May God’s
blessings, infinite wisdom and mercy be with
you and yours continually.
~The Family~
INTERMENT
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