I met Evette in 1969 when I moved into the Dorm at Morgan State. She was a cheerleader and I was a 2nd semester freshman from Richmond, Va. Long story short, I made the cheerleading squad; we became roommates and friends for life! I met her Mom on the phone; knew when Nikki was born; and once she graduated and attended Grad school in Indiana. I visited her in Florida when she worked at Miami Dade. When I got married in 1978 she was my bridesmaid and her Mom attended the wedding as well. Whenever we lost touch over the years, I called her Mom to check in. When we last spoke she told me her legs were swollen and we shared concerns about our other college roommate.  I did not know that would be the last time we talked. I found out via the internet that she was deceased. I was devastated and could not stop crying. 
Brenda Harris Burt MSU 1969-1973

Sister
I really miss you I didn’t get to say good bye. But we talked three weeks before God took you home for a hour. For Some reason we talked about our pass the ups and downs. You always told me how proud you were of me being a survivor of so many tragedies in my life. You were my baby sister and my hero. Love and miss you.

Evette
I miss you so much sweetie I done everything we talked about moved to Houston had my own one bedroom apartment. I wish you could be here to come and visit. I did have a apartment fire lost everything. But I’m still here thank God. Some times I cry but than I was thankful for the last three that we got closer as sisters.
Sleep well my beautiful baby sister.love Roberta

What a shock! I'm even more sad to find out almost a year after. I hadnt stayed in touch with Evette over the years; not since she spent the night at my house for homecoming in the late 80s, but she was and still is forever in my heart. Friends since Harper House days. As a Freshman I went home with her to Nyack. She was very special. Everyone knew her. Tough but I always had a kind word and bright smile. Im so happy to see all of her accomplishments and a life well lived. I was thinking just recently that I needed to contact you Evette. Did not know you were gone. We love you. I love you....and we shall meet again. RIP.

What a beautiful Lady!! We met at Morgan State and she always called me “Lil Bits from North Carolina”  I can see her million dollar smile , contagious laughter and that sparkle in her eyes . She will always be in our hearts

Dear Nik & the family,

Sorry it took so long to write this but some things are tough to do and this was one of them.
I just wanted to share the last conversation that I had with your mom and how proud she said she was of her girls as she proceeded to beat the crap out me while we were playing pool. Reading her life story I can see now that she excelled at everything she did. So now I don’t feel so bad. She was a beautiful a person inside and out. May your family find comfort in your faith.

Peace & Blessings,

Keith aka Bry

Umi,
I am eternally grateful to you for trusting me so early on in OUR relationship to love and protect Nicole. It wasn't your threat to kill me (lol), but your "support and encouragement of our marriage" that I will always remember and I wont let you down.
You are and will forever be missed.
With all my love,
Jeffrey (your first son-in-law)

Dearest Nicole and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray that God comfort's your heart, heals your pain and brings you peace and comfort.

With deepest condolences,

Rahsaana & Ryan

Dear Nicole and family,

Please accept our deepest, most heart-felt condolences on the transition of your beautiful mother.

I’m blessed to have shared time and space with Mrs. D at a number of Jaguar Track meets. From our very first interaction, her warmth, kindness and beautiful spirit shone brightly. It was clear Nicole, that you are your mother’s daughter, as you perfectly reflect her beauty, love and light. I hope that it is a comfort to know that her legacy lives on not only you, your sisters and children, but in the countless lives she has touched.

I know that there is no loss like that of a mother, and so I pray that the Creator will comfort you and bless you with all that you need to get through this difficult time. You are all in our hearts and in our prayers. May God bless you all.

Much love,

Rhonda & family

Dear Nicole and family. I am so so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful woman and spirit. Thank you for sharing her with all of us and all those who’s lives she touched and made an impact on. She will be missed and we will keep you and your family lifted in prayer during this difficult time. My God continue to watch over and protect you.

Dearest Nicole and Family:
I have such fond memories of your mom's smile, warmth and welcoming spirit. She always greeted me with a warm smile and hug and I immediately felt like I was a member of her family. From hanging at Nicole's house for the Giants' Super Bowl to watching the Friday boys and our kids play soccer from the trunk of Nicole's car with her mom, you knew where Nicole got her grace, smile, energy and open heart. You experienced her mother's love also in her sisters and extended family.

My family was one of many privileged enough to have been welcomed into the Dickerson family fold. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and the entire Dickerson family during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you with sweet memories of your dear mother. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Please lean on us as needed. We are only a phone call away.

With deepest sympathy and love, Mechelle and the Olidge-Evans Family

I also recall back in the day when we were in high school there was fierce competition becoming a cheerleader at Nyack High School. Evette was among one of the best when she was physically able and she was very athletic.

To my beautiful sister Evette you always made me feel special why I am not sure why. We live apart for many years but when ever we came together it was special. When you live in California in the 80s you would go on the game shows you would send me gifts cards and coupons all the time. We share a love for education becoming educator. You were my inspiration in so many ways over coming health issues. When I was experiencing the worst time in my life loosing my son Ron to murder you still came to his funeral while recovering from a stoke, I will never forget looking up in the Church and see you walking with your walker down the ramp. Some many great memories when you moved to Atlanta and you got to know and love my son Yuceff and his family. You spent a few hours with Mikah and taught him as a toddler not to go into the kitchen because things in there was hot. I love and will miss you until we meet again.❤️❤️❤️❤️

You can only have one mother

You can only have one mother
Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world,
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To mother you will return,
For all her loving kindness,
She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture,
Sweet memories we recall,
Of a face so full of sunshine,
And a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message,
To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her,
And give her all our love.

I Love you Mom, Forever and Always, Raeven

Mom...

For all the times that I forgot to "thank-you"
For all the special, little things you did,
For all the words that sometimes were left unspoken,
I want to say, "I love you, Mom...I do.

I love you for the way you stopped and listened,
And for your kind support throughout the years,
For teaching me how to be brave and bold,
And sharing in my triumphs and tears.

And, if at times, I may have seemed ungrateful,
I want to say, I truly hope you could see,
That nothing you had done had ever been forgotten,
And with each day that passed, I cherished you more indeed.

I will miss and love you Mom, Nikki

Evette additionally loved to shoot pool. She was a good pool player.

"My first love was my mother. She did so much for us as children as a single parent. I watched her make a dollar out of fifteen cents. I thought she was either a magician or she had God's actual phone number. She wasn't a motivational speaker, she was an inspirational speaker." She will always be with me. I Love you, Mom. Cocoa