Tina was determined to celebtate her older brother, Rays birthday.  At the time we were living in a lakefront cottage in Kentucky- very hard place to find but Tina did it: complete with Colonel Sanders chicken,  birthday cake...We miss her.  We'll be there in spirit.

When I think about my sister, one of the memories that always comes back to me is when she was little and wanted to go everywhere with me. I remember bringing her along when I went out with my boyfriend and taking her to the zoo. She would get so excited just to be included, just to get to go anywhere with me. Seeing that joy on her face is something I’ll always carry with me.

As we grew older, life took us in different directions and we drifted apart for a while. But over the last few years, we found our way back to each other, and I’m so grateful for that time. I will always cherish our phone calls, listening to her tell me about her crazy job at the airport. We would laugh so much during those conversations.

When she came to visit, it felt like no time had passed. We would sit and talk and laugh and laugh, just enjoying being sisters again. Those moments mean everything to me now.

I will always remember her excitement, her stories, and the way we could laugh together. No matter where life took us, the love between us was always there. I will carry those memories of my sister in my heart forever. 

Little Sis and me making memories in Chicago

All my condolences to the family may you rip Tina 🙏🏻

I don't even know where to start. Oh Auntie. I hope you know how much you're going to be missed. You were definitely a huge important part of the village that raised me, and those are some of my most treasured memories. Its crazy how you moved away 30 years ago but yet I never felt like you weren't close or that there would actually come a time when you are gone. It's like I'm still that kid and you're still right down the street. Ive always felt like I could walk right over there and spend the night for a week or two. Like Sondra Jean is still that little blonde girl that demanded she do her own hair for kindergarten and walk across the street to school by herself as we watched out the window. Time goes by so fast and before you know it, 30 years has flown by. Alot of my "first" moments include you my sweet sweet Auntie. My first make up and nails makeover, my first time driving a car, my first time skipping school while you hid me from the boys in my mom's bedroom closet, and the worst thing of all started my first period at your house lol. So many important things in a little girl's life that you were there for, and so many memories. Remember when Nikki put a barbie doll earring inside her ear and we spent the night at Children's? Remember when we lived downtown and she fell and cut her hand? David was so mad I wonder if she still has that scar.... Remember when we were making jello and I got burned by the boiling water? I do not have a scar lol. Remember running down the steps on Harper and having to hold your boobs down so you didn't get a black eye? Couldn't be late for Bingo lol. Walking to Jefferson and back, to the Covington pool, to anywhere your heart desried. We'd walk for miles. I'd give almost anything to walk and talk with you again. For the rest of my life I'll miss you, cherish the memories, and speak your name. I love you so much my sweet sweet Aunt Tina. Thank you for everything. ❤️ 

My baby sis! I know you're dancing in the sky with Charlie now! I love you so very much and we will be reunited someday! Rest easy now sweetie until we see each other again! I'm still with you and always will be! You're never alone in heaven! Save a spot for me!