Oyanna R Small

Oyanna Rubine Small was born May 6, 1974, to Fannie Mae and Darryl James Small in Columbus, Ohio. After a wonderful childhood, she went on to become a " Jack of All Trades." She was certainly most enthusiastic about taking care of others; always helping others out. In time, she was most enthusiastic about being a good and courageous Mother. She raised two sons: Olan Soe, 27, and Alan Hamilton, 24; and one daughter, her "Marie" Tiana Hamilton, 23, practically all by herself. Her Children are wonderful, educated, and hard-working adults. She was most proud of this accomplishment in her lifetime. She was also a great cook; she took pride in her meals. She loved music, Legos and puzzles. She was a wonderful , true friend and confidant to so many. She left Ohio and moved to Nevada for the southwest adventure. In doing so, she found more people to help and many more friends. This was truly her life's mission.

Oyanna was preceded in death by her Father, Darryl James Small; Grandfathers: James Small and Edward Robinson; Grandmothers: Fannie Mae Robinson and Annie Louise Ludaway; and, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends, all of Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by: her Mother, Fannie Mae Ludaway; Stepfather, Eric Dwayne Ludaway; brothers: Jauron( Amanda) Hairston, Sanatana Ludaway, Elijah (Julie) Ludaway, Gabriel Ludaway; sister: Mieka Ludaway; Grandmother, Ruby Small; Aunts: Jamie Price, Nancy Mays, Edith Robinson, Lucille Robinson- Lynch; Uncle Jackie Robinson,and a long list of many more aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in Ohio,Virginia, N. Carolina, Washington DC, Georgia, and Nevada.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see.If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me.I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today. While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you.And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand.That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.And said my place was ready, in Heaven far above.And that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.

When I walk through Heavens gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne.He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you. Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.I promise not tomorrow, but today will always last.And since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past."

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart.For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart.