Shirley,

 I can only imagine how difficult this time is for your family.   My heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of your vibrant loving daughter.  

Patty Forehand

Toni,
My cousin, Words cannot express how I feel.
I think about you constantly, this hurts so bad.
There is never enough time, and this is too soon.
Rest my beautiful Angel for you are in HIS loving arms. Your cousin “baby Shirl loves you.



I will forever remember the times we had , My High School Best Friend, when you crossed my path , though as military kids  we meet and leave places . Forget Not! Did I .  Few stay in our Hearts ,You did my Friend , I tracked you DOWN ! lol  . WE talked though far away me in Texas still connected 
God Bless Your Soul ,
Angel Ascended to a Heavenly Place.

TT,
I cannot express the saddess I felt when I found out about your passing. I feel blessed to have had such an amazing person in my life, and will forever miss your loving hugs and beautiful spirit. 

TT,
From the moment we met, you've treated me like family.  I'll  never forget your warm smile,  amazing hugs and all the jokes we shared.  Memories of you will forever be in my heart.  I'm thankful to have known such a special woman who surely touched my life, more than she knew. We love you TT and will miss you dearly.  

TT,
From the first day we met, you’ve always been a welcoming and caring spirit.  You’ve always had a smile and a laugh that was contagious! I’m so sad to know that you’ve passed on but I’m thankful for the moments we shared as a family. 

TT,
Just a couple weeks ago you  were congratulating me on graduation from High School and now your gone. You were taken from us way too soon. You were always there for me through everything. I can confidently and gladly say that you help me become the man I am today, you were the best aunt anyone could ask for. You will always be my best friend no matter what. I know you will be watching over all of us. I love you with all my heart forever and ever. 

To one of the few women I considered a “sister” that I never had. I admired how Tanya loved her family and shared that love with me and my family. I will miss seeing her beautiful smile and hold that memory in my heart. 

Tanya,  I was so crushed when I heard of your passing, words cannot express my feelings.  I felt so honored to be your friend and will miss you more than you could ever know. I will miss our trips to "the woodshed" and the tears and laughter we shared. Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.

Dear TT , 
    God took you from us way too soon. I would’ve never thought this day would come so quick. It sucks that you won’t be able to see me graduate from high school and go off to the army. But you always supported me in anything I did, you were my world and I couldn’t ask for a better aunt and best friend. 



TT, 
I love you dearly and will miss you. I wanted you to see me graduate and become a better singer. I’ll never forget all of our memories, jokes, movie dates, and sleepovers. I wish I’d seeen you one last time, smiling and giving you those big hugs that helped your back. I love you TT. Rest well with God and watch over all of us. 

Toni:  Our precious first born daughter, you left us too soon.  But our memories and our legacy of your love will never fade.   How blessed we were to have you for so many years through the laughter, the joy, the tears, the good times and the bad, and all that GOD gave us - our Special Angel.  HE took you for a reason known only to HIM and HE makes no mistakes.  Rest gently in his arms Baby, and one day may our spirits be once again entwined.  You will be in our soul, our hearts, our everlasting love forever.   We know the pain in our hearts will turn into beautiful memories of you.

Tanya, my loving daughter, my best friend. It's very hard to
understand why you were taken from me. I miss you my friend,
and my love for you will never end. My heart aches for you. When
God called you home, He left a gift of memories in exchange. I know 
nothing can take away my pain, but I pray I can find comfort 
 in knowing you were a very special part of my life. I know sorrow
is fleeting but love is infinite.
                                                                            Dad


My loving sister I will never be the same without you. My heart aches so bad. I will always be your sissy and your slimmer, till we meet again. 

OBITUARY

Tanya Laverne Rakestraw

21 August, 1956 – 24 June, 2019

Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary

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