I wanted to share this at the ceremony, but I couldn't.

I have some words that someone sent to her in a card that I would like to share, so that everyone can see what a wonderful person she was.

Dear Johnnie,

Thank you so much for your tender, loving care you showed Jackie when you came to pronounce him. It's so hard to be here without him, but for someone so loving and caring to be the one to come that night meant the world to me. Don't ever change. You're the best. I love you.

Joyce Jones

I just wanted everyone to see how proud to call her my momma.