Gary and I are so glad we had a chance to spend time with Elise during family celebrations the last couple of years. We could tell she was very devoted to Jonathan and a dedicated and loving mother to Alexander. She lived and loved fully while championing the sickle cell cause. Elise will be sorely missed, and our hearts are broken as think of Jonathan and Alexander as they live their life without her. We send our sympathies and love to the family.
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My dear precious Elise, it is another day without you not hearing your voice not seeing your smile or the funny little antics that is so you,you left so suddenly I didn't get to say goodbye and it hurts so much, while I know that there will be no more pain or suffering for you I still miss you. You were a gift from God not just to your mother and the rest of the family, but to other some you meet in person and others you didn't even know you are gone to soon you have achieved so much in your short time and with all that you have gone through. You will live on in the hearts of all of us.You have left a legacy behind little Alexander will know who his mother was what she did how she give of herself selflessly and the many lives that has been changed because of her. I miss you precious Elise.
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I was devastated to hear about Elise's untimely passing. She brought a positive radiance into any room she entered. She was intelligent, clever, thoughtful and so dedicated to being an advocate for sickle cell disease and being a loving mother to Alexander. She should be proud of how much she accomplished with her life and she will be missed greatly. It was a privilege to have been a small part of her life these past 10 years. May you continue to shine brightly in Heaven, Elise. Prayers and condolences to her loving family and sweet baby Alexander.
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Elise personality was something that this world needed. She was always looking at the good side of things even when times were uncertain. The way she always pushed for greatness and the determination that Elise had was what I admired about her the most. She gave love to EVERYBODY and was very forgiving. Love you so much my free spirit, hippie style, open hearted sister. I was so lucky to be blessed with you in my life and I’ll forever keep your Legacy alive….
Love your sister/cousin
Lauren
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To my niece Elise, this is very difficult to do. It’s not because I don’t know what to say, it’s because I will have to believe what I am seeing and what your mom told me. You can’t die, but they all say you did and I am too scared to ask for a picture of you. Why will I say you can’t die when the one thing we all get to do is die. To those of you who are reading this let me give you some background of my niece, she has an auntie name Rhonda and we are friends when you are from the Caribbean that means everyone in that friend becomes your friend if they are adult, however for children and young adult those family members are your niece or nephew. This is how I because auntie from day one. I have been in conversation with Elise more than her aunt because she’s the niece that loves to check on her older family members. I have seen what sickle cell can do to a human from Elise and I got to see how one young woman show that disease that it was not going to take her mind, she was sharp as a whistle. You could not keep up with her on any topic. She was not the type that start a topic and only to let you run that conversation, she will outspeak you and not come off as she was making you feel stupid. NO not her she shows grace, kindness, and love as she educates you about whatever the topic is. I remember calling her to go to Ocean City with me and her answer was sure to pick me up. Hours later I got to her house and pull up in the driveway. I rang the bell and she came to the door with both hands full of stuff. I got to find out later it was not laundry she was about to do. Those were clothes she was talking about with her for a day trip. After about 30 mins I said we have to get going, she calmly said I will be right there. When she did come to the car and put all her clothes that are now in two over-shoulder bags she said hod on auntie I am coming she went to get another pair of shoes. Another memory that comes to mind what her birth in 2020, I message her, and she called me I was at my part-time job. I answered and could not believe how clear and round her face was, I knew she was in love, but I did not want to be rude and ask why is her face looking fat. Elise said auntie how are you what are you up to Shastri's birthday is in a few days, know I you and you can call me if it gets too hard for you. (Have you noticed I GOT TO SAY NOTHING YET) She then stood up and I begin to cry like a baby that is how I know why her face was so round she was pregnant. I stop crying to ask her how she was feeling, how did that happen she said auntie you have to know I wanted this, and I am off my meds it will be great I don’t want you to worry. We continue to have many meaningful conversations I know she IS loved; I know you are not coming back because you did all that was in your power to do and you feel it was time for you to rest. I AM SELFISH I NEED MORE OF YOU FOR JONATHAN AND ALEXANDER and your MOM. Thanks for showing us all who know you what a strong woman looks like. I will find ways to be strong because I know you have not taught us weakness, I never heard to cry poor me, why I, for a young woman to know pain like it breathes and live laugh and love your legacy, will go on and we all are going to make sure everyone that comes in contact with us knows you were here. Rest in eternal peace, my love.
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To my loving cousin who new in belly u alway call me cousin uncle after Yr mom told u am Yr cousin but her brother I tnk God for u an am glad to know that I had a positive inpack in Yr life babylove May Yr soul rip love cousin uncle Frank.
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Jonathan, you, Alexander, and all of Elise’s family and friends are in our prayers. Such a beautiful person. Our deepest condolences.
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2019, Washington D.C., DC, USA
This is the first time we officially met Elise. I drive them to the airport and spoke to her briefly once before this, but this was our first get-together. We went to Georgia Browns for brunch. I remember thinking how fun and talkative she was and how her personality was a nice balance with Jonathan’s personality.
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