Nana Dowu telling Giles-Yannick, to behave himself, concentrate on his studies and blessing him...and with that, he set out for Brandon HIgh School armed with his nana's words of wisdom and love.
This was taken at Byrne Lane and we simply had a lovely time with the Macauleys, aunty Dowu's siblings, Kwame and friends. memorable moments.
This image simply speaks tons! " Double D" as late granny Lily fondly called aunty Dowu. Her dimples were legenday and so was her beauty and loving kindness . We were really blessed to have her among us.
This was by Freetown's Cafe de la Rose. Aunty Dowu and Kwame were planning on negotiating for a lovely pair of hand-made slippers. Fond memories.
Aunty Dowu had given Giles her wisdom, love and care for 2 years. From starting at Brandon High, thru his graduation in 2010. Memories linger on as to when I was under her watchful and loving care in my high school days in Freetown. Sleep on Aunty Nana Dowu. We miss you immensely!
Giles and Nana Dowu - and a warm embrace...wishing him luck setting out to high school.
Great family send-off from Ellenwood....Sandy Spring bound — with for Giles Bascho-George, my son with Nana Dowu, Grandpa Sam, Aunty Jeannette, Uncle Kwame, his cousins, Kwannette, Kwardel and Kwamina
On behalf of the entire extended Lewis family, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude, for the outpouring of love and support to us, yet again, so soon.!
Mummy and Daddy were so close and bonded with love, that somehow, in a latent way, we pondered over this eventuality. For one fact about Mummy and Daddy, that most didn't know, is that they both shared the same birthday; January 9th; albeit, different years.
I do not think, I have to talk much about the life she lived. Because, those that knew her, have truthfully, done that here. All I would say, is that, she was "ONE OF A KIND"!
We will fervently uphold thier legacy.!!
To those that would like to come to Atlanta to bid thier last farewell, her memorial service will be held in Atlanta at:
Ousley United Methodist Church,
Panola Road, Lithonia, Ga.
August 15, 2015.
Immediately after which, we will be proceeding to take her to the land that she loved, Sierra Leone, to lay her next to her husband; and daughter Valona, gone 32 years ago.
Mummy and Daddy will never spend another birthday apart.!!
With love, RIPP.
