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Gone but never forgotten

April 30, 2021
With all the years passed without Us seeing each other physically, I will never forget that Beautiful Smile,and Kind Heart you had as alittle girl,You grew up to be a such Beautiful Woman,filled with so much love and anyone who spent a minute with you,knew you were full of Love,and Positive Energy, baby cuz you may be gone but you will never be forgotten..Love you Always

Sherées Tribute to Cleo

April 27, 2021
You showed your love to all you held close to your heart by giving them a nick-name, only used by you, and this is how you birthed all your relationships. However, because your heart was so big, EVERYONE should have a Cleo nickname. 
Oh, how we all want to hear you call them now!
These name were so enduring to us all because it was the right of passage to your heart, and I still remember the day I got mine, Ray-Ray. I was secretly so proud to have earned your unconditional love and gained the sister I had never had.  
You may have been far in distance, but you always stayed so very close to my heart.  Although the same blood did not flow through our hearts, their beats still remained in-sync, as Sisters hearts should.  Now that we have a new type of distance, we have a new type of rhythm to our heartbeats, and they will forever be in Sync!
Forever, Love, 
Your Sister-In-Love Sherée, aka Ray-Ray, 
Niece Serenity, aka Poo-Poo Monster, 
and Nephew,Felipe Jr. aka Fluffy Plump-kins

Love of Cleo "CKnowlegde" Branch By Tige Hardwick

April 27, 2021
I first like to Thank God for allowing me to share such a beautiful journey called life with Cleo, (my friend, my counselor, my doctor, and my sister from another mother.) We had an amazing time on our journey and there are many things I can say about her and what I will say is that she loved humanity. People were important to her. With that being said, She could find a friend where ever she traveled to. She, "YeeYo" is what I called her, showed me things and places I would have never attempted to go or see if it was not for YeeYo. 

Every time, I told her I was not doing something or going somewhere YeeYo would laugh at me and shack her head cause she knew that I would be right there with her no matter what. YeeYo was one of the kind, most patient, and loving people I have ever meet in my life. You and I could tell when you got under her skin, but she would just let you be you, As she would say "here's the thing" that's when I knew you were not going to like what she had to say, LOL. 
When it came to living she did just that. She would live for you if she had to. YeeYo was everything she could be to and for a lot of people even for someone else that she did not know that well. and I will always love her for this. My ears have ached many days and nights to hear her voice on the phone and my eyes will cry many tears but most importantly you will always be loved in my heart!
FLY HIGH AND SPREAD YOUR WINGS YeeYo"!
Soar across the lands cause you will forever be missed, 
Love you, My Friend
Your TigeeBooBoo 

From R. Montgomery

April 15, 2021
The blessing of a new birth in the family always brings Joy, Celebration and a day to remember. Each day has been marked for that special someone as their birthday.
Today we Celebrate one of God’s greatest creations; our beloved “Cleo C. Knowledge Branch”. Charity and love always began at home with Cleo. A mini Linda Williams, I would sometimes see emerge from Cleo.
Cleo loved everyone, especially her family. She had a way of stating and expressing a point through her eyes which made you think twice. The selfless love, her classy way of stating her point of view had you thinking twice about a situation as you stood amazed and agreed with her. She could take you down an avenue to see another side of a situation.
Cleo cared about whoever she came in contact with, and constantly encouraged family, friends and those she came in contact with. It was ok if you didn’t agree with Cleo she loved you regardless.
Cleo you are no longer in our presence to see you, say hello or call you are but we feel your heart and you will always occupy a special place with those who knew you. Your life lives on within your family and friends.
Little did anyone know when God would say “it’s time to come home”. There is a void, but the joy comes in knowing to be absent from the body means to be present with the Lord. Although I can’t see you in person or holla over the phone, I know you are only asleep, and we will meet again.
Anyone need a challenge? Think of CLEO .....tears will shed, and hearts are mending from a beautiful soul created to touch the lives and encourage many.
ALTHOUGH THE CURTAIN FALLS... There comes a time for all of us, When we must say good-bye. But Faith, Hope, Love and Trust....... Let our grief be comforted by trust and bless our memories close to our heart.

Clee clee My rider

April 14, 2021
by nate bo
So when I came to America as a young awkward girl from the small Island of Jamaica she was the very first friend I made her next door neighbor, she was so kind I was like who is this chick no judgment at all from her about me we became think as thieves talked every day our friendship last for 30yrs she watched me go through some hard times, but always managed to understand and mentor me all the way she always made sure I was comfortable in many uncomfortable situations. Her spirit her mind her whole beam was so lovely for some reason she always had my mind right especially after explaining why or how lol so I listen and always had the time of my life. I love her for life my rock, mentor, therapist, reggae gal, always down for whatever an excellent teacher in whatever you want to know she means everything anyone who had the opportunity to have known this beautiful soul you know exactly how I am feeling love u mamma forever and always. 
Yvette (Vetvet)

From Sheneta

April 11, 2021
She brought LIFE to EVERYTHING she touched! I'm so sorry. I'm sending you the tightest hug right now. 
Love you! -SHENETA 


My Beloved Niece

April 11, 2021
My Beloved Cleo,My Niece 
How l will miss Your Loving Smile . Your Kind and Gentle Soul . Our Talks Together Your Daring Nature . Our going to Church and the many breakfasts we had after. 
Our Traveling Tasting Trips to New York. 
I’ve always enjoyed traveling with you and there were places we were planning on going to.  You were my oldest niece and I just loved your Spirit.  
I will hold your words forever close to my heart and soul, I Love You More 
Loving You 
Your Ti Ti Joyce 
"I Love You More "

Your distant brother Jason

April 10, 2021
I miss you sis the times we met were great times and I will always keep them near and dear to y heart! I love you and will miss you

A Letter to My Daughter

April 7, 2021
Cleo,

I have loved you since the day I met you 11/17/1972. You have brought nothing but happiness , new awakenings and laughter into my life. I always admired your spirit (often referred to you as my wild child), your bubbly personality as well as don't give a damn attitude. You walked to the rhythm of your drums and admired your courage of a lion.  Now CKnowledge can rest in paradise instead of trying to fix everyone's life (mine included). I am still in my feelings as why God gave you your wings so early in your life and before me. I know if there is anyway possible you will let me know. I am missing you so much, but my only consolation is I know I will see you again. I still see your smiling face and hear your giggle or loud laughter. Go in peace my first born. Say hello to everyone that has gone before you. PS stop harassing Nipsey Hustle and stop debating with Jesus about the interpretation of the Bible verses. I have to confess something, you gave me a run for my money on parenting you. I loved every minute of it along with these many gray hairs. Rest easy my big pretty eyed baby. Love you to Infinity.
                        Mama

Tribute to Cleo, my sister

April 7, 2021
You have truly filled my heart with life big sister. Let’s just remember all our conversations we had and will have in our future. Love you forever and save me a seat at the big table.

        -Love Baby Brother “Ugly Hairy Gorilla”

RESOLUTION TO THE FAMILY OF LINDA WILLIAMS

April 7, 2021
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow. Nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.” (Rev 21:4)

To the family of Linda Williams affectionately known as “Lynn,” it is with tenderness of heart, that we send these words to express to you in a feeble way, our sincere sympathy for you in the loss of your daughter, Cleo.

Be confident in knowing that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.  In John 14: 1-3 Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, also believe in Me.  In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself.”

Whereas we the true friends from the city of Harvey, IL would like to offer these words of condolences and sincere sympathy to Linda, Cleo’s mother, and the Williams family.

Be it therefore resolved, though her presence will be greatly missed, we accept the Christian submission to God’s will in calling her home.

So always remember to look to the hills from whence cometh your help.  Your help comes from the Lord…maker of Heaven and Earth.

Humbly submitted this 10th day of March in the year of our Lord 2021.


Your friends from Harvey, Illinois 60426,

Theressa, Dorothy, Linda, and Denise

From Lina

April 7, 2021
Having you in my life for almost 4 decades was simply not enough time! You were/are my true soulmate friend, the yang to my yang (as we often joked). I will Love You Forever and Miss You Always. XOXO Lina 

From Tycie

April 7, 2021
Smoke,
My eyes are filled with water, my heart is heavy with all the love you gave me throughout our years.  My mind is filled with C Knowledge memories.  The smoke will never clear as you are so dear to me .  I  love you Smokey Lokey️️️️️.

Love Always and Forever,
Tycie

My sista Cleo

April 7, 2021
I just want to let it be known how much I love this beautiful woman.  From the first day we met in x-ray school we new we were friends automatically.  I told her immediately how much she reminded me of one of my best friends in the world that I lost many years ago.  Her smile, dominant personality and realness was everything I always needed in a friend.  God don't make them like this very often, so losing her is extremely painful for me as I can only imagine it was for those family and friends that knew her for much longer than I did.  So, to MOM and the kids anything that you need that I can fulfill, just let me know and I am there.
I miss you so BAD babygirl and will always LOVE you!
Your guy, Big Sean Roy

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