wendlle, Wendlle, WENDELLE... what can I say ‘bout you that already hasn’t been said! However... I know that “OUR” story of how we met was like no otha!!! We met in the most unconventional way… I believe it was on your B-Day in 2000 or 2001, in the most negative of circumstances & afta our awkward situation we became the closest of friends – despite the 19yr/15 day age difference. Nevertheless… our friendship at that time ran deep. LOL You could have been “1” of my children (as you were between the years of my 2nd & 3rd kids). You saved me from myself, so many times & one of those times was (literally) when we went to the beach 🏖 & I had “1” foo-foo drink, got violently ill & almost crashed my car backing up in the parking garage!! You got me & Jade home & the next day I had to have emergency surgery! I didn’t even remember how I got home!!! Your patience kept me grounded & you had this way ‘bout you that just made negativity disappear! You used to ALWAYS say: “Hey D… I hope I look as good as you when I turn 40!! Hahaha, but I’m not havin’ 2 more kiddo’s. You only had Bekka & Justice at the time & Jade would occasionally sit for you & Jerry. Then… we lost touch for a few years & one day poof! Jade & I were walking on the MAD beach bridge 🌉 & she say’s… hey MOM, isn’t that Wendy??? There you were & WOW!!! 🤯 “YOU” had 4 kids & you looked awesome pushin’ that stroller up the bridge!!! In the time we had not seen/spoken to one another you had, had Joel & Jess! We promised NEVA to lose touch again, but life is busy, hard & I became an empty-nester while you were still raising your 4. Then you met Ron… I neva got to meet him, you married, moved away & then tragedy struck & you became his care taker for many years & although he lost his battle, you are now in his loving arms & both are FINALLY at peace. Life was not fair to you, it was a struggle & an uphill ⛰ battle my dear, Dear, DEAR Wendelle, but you always got up/brushed the dirt off - put that smile 😁on your face (even though you were crying 😭inside) & zipped your mouth 🤐. “YOU” were the epitome of: “Success is getting up one more time than you fall down!” I loved you BC you were REAL/TRANSPARENT & UNIQUE. And zany!!! ZANY AS ALL HELLO!!! 😲🤪🤭🤫 Always trying to please someone, help someone else up & put everyone else before yourself. WE lost touch-yes, BC life & distance got in the way & you were just too damn busy to clone 👱‍♀️🧍‍♀🧎‍♀️🏃‍♀️ yourself for everyone. Hahahaha 🤣 Even though I hadn't seen you in years, I loved you deeply from a distance & thought of you often… wondering where or when I might just bump into you again! I was so VERY sad 💔 to hear of your passing & you were just much too YOUNG to leave… but you were ALWAYS spontaneous like that, why change in mid flight now, right? LOL I still have that pair of multi-colored crystal earrings you bought me on one of your wild adventures! They have been my favorite ALL these years. I can see you now: waving 🙋‍👋& jumpin’ up & down on the dock waiting for Ron as he picks you up on his 🚤 boat, whisking you away to watch the sunset 🌇 & dancing 💃🕺 to the light of the moon 🌕, drinkin’ a momosa 🍹! I’m sure your children will make their Momma proud, as you taught them well. My condolences: Bekka, Justice, Joel & Jess. Much love & heartfelt emotion to ALL of you & ALL the other’s who loved Wendy & were loved by Wendy. 💝 You will be dearly missed by me! “D” PS… I wish I had a pic of us, but I lost all of my pic’s/neg’s in a flood & when we hung out we couldn’t take selfies on our phones, that’s how long it’s been since I actually saw you!

I’m praying and give you guys my condolences I hope this helps <3

Sending prayers to everyone that loved her.  I met her while I was doing the census. She was so kind. She offered me to come in from the heat and get a drink and we talked about our children for a while. It was so clear that each of you were so dearly loved by her.  After, I would see her in Circle k all the time and the store would glow from her energy.  Always positive and funny even when she wasn’t feeling well.  She made you want to be her friend. In the short couple years working there I came to know and love her. When I would see her walk in those doors it took away any bad mood I may have been in.  We gave each other a big hug the last time  we saw each other and I am so glad we did.  She is one of those people who, even though I may not have known her well and only for a short time, her spirit and light was so incredibly strong that she made a huge impact in my life. I wish I had known that would be my last time seeing her. I definitely would have held that hug a little tighter and longer. I know her loss is going to have a significant effect and leave a huge void in the hearts of anyone who loved her. She was beautiful inside and out and I feel blessed to have met her.  Rest Peacefully Wendy and I will keep saving those trees. 😆