Deidra Howard-Fransaw
My heart cracked a bit when I received word that my God mother had passed on. We had not spoken in years and this added to the pain. I have very vivid memories of growing up and spending weekends with she and Debbie. Molding me into such a little lady. I recently turned 50 and I am still that lady, I attribute a lot of my love for younger people to my Aunt Shirley. She loved me and my brother just as she loved her own. Debbie and Elbert, my heart goes out to you both and know that I am praying continuously for your strength. She will surely be missed and I hate that I did not make it back out to San Diego to spend more time with her. My mom, Dena Mae Williams and I send out love from NJ.