It blows my mind whenever I think about the fact that your truly gone. I miss you like you wouldn't believe. I've never known  any one as happy as you. Someone who's energy could light up every room you entered. I don't think I ever will meet anyone that has even 10 percent of the heart and soul you did. 
So the story today is a cult favorite, you me, grandma,  Uncle Gene, and dion always laughed about. 
Were going to go back in time a bit. Back to 2009 when I had just graduated high-school, Jay hadn't even been thought of yet and me and her dad had been dating at least 3-4 years.
Im going to tell this story from 2 perspectives here.
Auntie Bee and Uncle Gene's perspective: 
You guys tell me a story about something crazy that happened. You were at  the gas station and your card wasn't working. The gentleman behind you in line paid for your entire 56 dollar order and put gas in your tank. You guys could not wrap your heads around this mystery man's generosity and couldn't remember for absolute sure but thought you had distinctly remembered the man saying "Have a good one Gene" as he was leaving. 
Auntie Bee:
" That man was either a drug dealer or a rapper! He bought all our stuff and didn't even bat an eye and had a SUPER nice car."
Dions perspective:
Dion comes over later that day....
Dion: " So I ran into your Aunt Belinda and Uncle Gene today. They needed help at the gas station. But imma be honest I don't think they recognized me......"
Needless to say Uncle Gene and Auntie Bee were mortified when I informed them that the "mystery man" who had saved the day for them at the gas station was no mystery man at all. He was in fact my boyfriend with whom I was very serious with that they had met over two or three dozen times. 
On a positive note, we were all able to laugh about it and no feelings were hurt in the events of this story  
And you guys always recognized him after that super embarrassing run in! 
I love you Auntie Bee . I  know if you were here that story would Crack you up! Almost as much as Jay saying "Get that baby off your tummy auntie Bee that's my chubby tubby!" But that's for a different day  
I love you so much just as much as I did before you passed! 

I was lucky enough to be a part of your story just another character in a chapter of your long book of life. To of had that opportunity of being a part of your book i am proud to of had that. I know i was never good about explaining how much you meant to me but i think you always knew my heart. Such a caring loving person you were. You would have given the shirt of your back to a stranger in need. Because that's just who you were. I've seen you help people in moments were you couldn't even help yourself but you never gave up. You always lived life and seen the beauty in it regardless of how stormy the weather got. You were a person who loved your family so much. Even tho life didn't deal you the best of hands your love for your family was so strong. You loved hard when it came to the people you loved and you showed it. It was beautiful. You have taught me to be strong and be grateful of the small things. You showed me that its ok to be myself and if someone don't like it then you don't need them. "Always be yourself and have fun Shelbs" you would say to me. We have had many fun times and have laughed more then i have ever laughed. To when we sung karaoke to just grooving to some Motown and having a good time!  Moments that i will play in my mind that is how I will remember you forever. I will keep my promise you made me promise to you before you left this world. Im sad I wasn't able to hold your hand one last time that day. But I feel your holding my hand now as i remember you and miss you. Your forever loved and forever missed. Life will never be the same without you a whole that will NEVER be filled by anyone. And even tho your story has ended you will always stay a part of mine. I love you i miss you. Always  

Your forever in my heart. I have known you forever. You will always be the sister i never had in my heart. Its hard to believe you are gone. Love you forever and always. 

Thank you for the gift of life! Looking back at all the photos of you, grandma, and all my beautiful auntys...You all are gangstas!! With the most loving hearts whenever I needed to talk, you always answered.
Whenever I needed a place to call home. Your door was always open. Life can be a struggle and while we are young we can't always choose are destiny. It's sad how short and sweet life can be. I will carry on all our memories with Brielle and Kenji. We will feel your heartbeat with each step we take!!!