There have been many wonderful things said and written about my mother. She has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and recognitions of merit. However, despite these accolades, there is not a single superlative that can clearly define who she was: more than outstanding; greater than magnificent; beyond extraordinary; Maybe, WONDERWOMAN!  IN 2005, The Central Jersey Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Incorporated did illuminate a superlative by comparing my mother to a modern day Sojourner Truth. They gave her the Sojourner Truth Award because she mirrored the characteristics of Sojourner Truth in Courage, Perseverance, Clear Vision, and Dedication to a Cause.

Today, you can clearly see my mother's imprint reflected in all of her children: sons and daughters; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and even  early signs of it emerging in her great-great- grandchild. Tomorrow, there is a strong likelihood that this great nation will hail one of her great-granddaughters or great-great-granddaughters as ---MADAME PRESIDENT. 

iN MY LMOTHER'S OWN WORDS: We are spiritual beings living a human experience. What you do with this experience is your choice to make. 

Ma (Nana) was a bright, well read woman of courage, determination and perseverance.  She seemed to be tireless in all she did especially in caring for her family. She was not the one to wait for someone to do something she deemed necessary to be done!  She always was truthful about what she thought but was a willing listener and I will miss her and the conversations we had about many subjects in which we learned from each other.  Rest well Ma knowing you left a great legacy behind you for so many.  With Love Sheilah

NaNa, love personified. You were always willing to do whatever was needed for those that needed help. You were also a pillar of wisdom. I am blessed to have been able to have insightful conversations with you. You always seemed to know the correct way to approach certain situations even if I believed your ways were wrong at times. You always knew and that I will miss. Truly an amazing person in many ways, I love you NaNa.

Rest in Peace,
Tommmy