Lillian Velazquez

My beautiful mother Lillian was married to my father for 24 years and they had my sister and me. My sister was born in 1982 and I was born in 1985. We had the best childhood because our parents always put us before anything. When we became older our parents ended up separating, but they always tried to stay in good terms for me and my sister. During this time my mother loved us even more and showed us she was here for us more then ever. In 2008 my sister passed away and it brought tremendous hurt, pain, and depression for her. My mom and sister were very close and I know not having her around was a struggle everyday of her life. Then to top it off numerous health conditions developed and still she always tried to stay strong for me. She also made sure to tell me she loves me everyday and always told me that I am what keeps her holding. On 03/15/14 I received a phone call telling me my mother passed away and my heart and soul broke and filled with hurt and sadness. If this is the feeling that my mother had when my sister passed away then I don't know how she dealt with it for so many years. The only thing that makes me feel a little better is that she is at peace and with my sister now. Mom I just want to tell you I love you so much and not to worry about me I will be okay. I know I have you watching over me now with my sister and you know I have dad here for me to. I love you mom and I know me, my sister, you and dad will be back together as a family again one day.

Lillian (Leah-Lane) Velazquez passed away Sat, March 15, 2014 due to a long illness of lupus. She was born in Charleston, SC July 1, 1964 and raised in Homestead. She is preceded by her sister Ediie-Lane Askins, her daughter Nicole Velazquez, and her brother Jesse Lane II. She is survived by her mother Gloria Lane, her estranged husband Ruben Velazquez, her son Kristen Velazquez, a sister Renee-Lane Doyle, 5 nephews and 1 niece. Cremation Services entrusted to Branam Funeral Home.