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Toni Marie Embrey
Toni Marie Embrey was born on April 1st, 1958, in Chicago IL to proud parents Laura Embrey and William Embrey who both proceeded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children Mark Embrey, Keith
Embrey (who preceded her in death), and Katina Embrey, two sisters Wanda
Embrey-Taylor (Darnell Taylor), Geraldine Bell (who preceded her in death),
two brothers William Embrey and Johnnie Embrey (who both preceded her
in death), Twenty-one grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Melvin Lash
Melvin Lash know as Gene was born January 26, 1956 to Mattie Lash and Charles Coleman (preceded in death) Melvin had two sisters, Janella and Cookie (preceded in death) and two brothers Larry (preceded in death) and Richard Lash (Sherri Lash).
Melvin has six children Sonya Allen (Theron) Melvin Perkins(Tasha)
Tiffany Perkins, Kimberly Williams (Vincent) April Perkins and
Courtney Perkins(preceded in death). Grand Children; Ciera, Tatena,
Courtney, Michelle, Kinicki, Judah, Tre’Mel, Charquaui, Andrassheia,
Omar, Dillion, Charles Jr, Vincent Jr. Charles, Chrishawn, Vanessa
Bernard Jr., Brandon Jr., Grace and many great grandchildren nieces
nephews aunts, uncles and more.
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Marvis Thomas
Mavis Thomas was born on October 13,1964 in Chicago IL to the late Rose Thomas and John H. Wilson.
Mavis made her peaceful transition from this life on October 7,
2024.
Her mother Rose her father John H, son Brandon, sister
Brenda F. Thomas as well as her brother Maurice Thomas all
who have preceded her in the call to glory.
Mavis leaves to cherish he memories 3 sisters Bessie Thomas
(Chicago), Michelle Thomas (Maryland), Vanessa Ampofo
(Tallahassee Fl.); Two brothers Johnny Thomas (Chicago) and
Alvin Thomas (Virginia beach); Five sons Antwon Thomas,
Marcus Thomas-Burt and Justin S. Thomas all of (Elk Heart
Indiana), Anthony Thomas and Joshua D. Thomas-Jones;
Three daughters Denis Thomas-Polk Shanice Thomas-Butler
of (Louisville,Ky.) Monique Thomas-Burt; Ten grandchildren
Isis Marcus Jr. Jayshon Paradise MyAaliyah Angel Amari
Riley Avery and December Rose as well as a host of family and
friends.
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Sheila Denise Richardson
On December 10, 2025, at 7:49PM, I joined my parents into eternity.
To my children, Alecia (Cedrick), Ashely (Shane), and Jasmin, my love for you did not end. It cannot end. I am so proud of you. Always. To my most precious treasures of all: my grandchildren — SimMya, Carter, Chase, and Riley. Remember my laugh, remember our talks, remember how much I loved you. Being your grandmother was my greatest pride and my deepest love. To my brothers, Stephen (Franda), Keith (Laura), Jason (Danyel), I am still with you, in your memories, in your quiet moments, in your laughter, in the strength you find when you need it most. To my Sister Jill, I will always be with you. Remember our fun times growing up, skating, laughing and loving each other. To my Sister Cheryl, remember the countless number of memories that we have made, whenever you think of me, touch your heart, I am right there. To my family, my nieces, nephews, cousins, and host of good friends, (how blessed I was to be surrounded by so much love), Remember my smile, my laugh, my strength, and my willingness to help others. C
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Qiana T Hall
Qiana T. Abercrumbie was born on November 10, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois, to Freddie Hall and Janet Hall.
On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, Qiana departed this life, leaving
behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will
forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Qiana was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Christopher; her grandparents, S.M. Harris, Anner Hall, and James Hall; and her siblings, Vincent, Isaac, Anthony, and Adrien.
She is lovingly remembered by her parents, Freddie and Janet Hall; her siblings, Tameika Harris, Freddie Jones, and Fredric Harris; her children, Ya’Khira Hall, Nashawn Purifory, Amir Anthony Lackland, Tenaj Abercrumbie, Christopher Abercrumbie, Zahra Abercrumbie, and Faith-Lynn Abercrumbie; as well as her nieces and nephews, JaDavian, Taiyon, Chala, Freddie, Shantell, Alex, Jamario, Numonie, Maurice, Arcese, Ravel, Charles, Jayden, Sulek, and six great-nieces and greatnephews. Additionally, she is survived by a host of family, friends, and loved ones.
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Christopher Lovell Abercrumbie
Christopher Lovell Abercrumbie was born on January 1, 1987 in Chicago, IL. to Wanda Abercrumbie and Larry Gardner who both proceeded him in death. Laura Abercrumbie, Christopher’s Aunt adopted Christopher when he was 8 years old along with his sister’s Andrea Abercrumbie who proceeded him in death and Jessica Abercrumbie.
Christopher departed this life on September 26, 2025. Christopher leaves to cherish his precious memories his children Christopher, Tenaj, Zahra, Faith, Ya’Khira, Nashawn, and Amir. His mother Laura Abercrumbie, his sisters Jessica and Kimberly, and his sister-in-law Tameika. Siblings on his father’s side, Felicia, Larry, and Shannon. His nephews Darius and Deonte. Three Aunts, Beatrice, Diane and Liane (Uncle Johnny). Uncle Richard, and Uncle Phillip (Big Phil). Nieces Makayla, and Rickiyah. The Perry family, and a host of cousins, family and friends.
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Francis Joann Mootry
Born Frances Joann Mootry on December 24, 1944, Joann was the head, elder, and the beginning of the Mootry children. Born to Marcelene and Charles Mootry in Kansas City, Mo, Joan’s beginning were humble. When work required Charles to relocate the family to Illinois they first settled on the south side of Chicago and eventually to Markham, IL. It is during this time where Joann’s siblings Charles Jr., Linda, Michael, Karen, and Steven were born.
Joann is survived by daughter Marcelene Verdina, son Sidney Troy; grandchildren London, Niori, Esperanza,
Charbella, Moishe; great grandchildren Liliana and Leyonah; Brother Steven (Vonnie); Nieces Tanya (Terrance), Linda (Warren), Karen, Brooke (Shmetrice), Katherine; Nephews Charles IV, Marcus (Autmn), Anthony, Pervis (Candace), Steven (Salainn), Matthew (Laurie); great nieces and great-nephews.
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Teretha Cooper King
On August 14,1965 Teretha (Resa/Tweet) CooperKing was born to Doretha and Willie James Cooper (who preceded her in death) in the city of Chicago, IL. Teretha was the 11th child of the Cooper clan. Willie James, Doretha Cooper, Geraldine (Dina), Percy Lee Sprowels (Taine), Darlene, Willie (bow tie) Granddaughter Bajora all preceded her in death.
Teretha leaves to cherish her memory: Nine children, Darlene, Kenneth, Kendra (Troy) Graves, Quentin, Deonte, Mikyah, Geral, Carlos, and Greg. Three sisters Veronica Polk, Lorraine (Roderick) Voss, Doris Cooper. Three brothers Edward (Gina) Cooper, Jeffery (Deloris) Cooper, and Carl (Cheryl) Cooper: Sister in loves: Stella Liggins, Pauline Means, Alice Faye Blake (Earl), Barbarann Davis. Brother in Loves: Terry King (Mary), Don king. 13 grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, Aunt Mary, Uncle Al and Uncle Marvin, cousins, and friends. Special love to the Perry family.
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Elizabeth Gary Yancy
Elizabeth Gary Yancy was born on July 1, 1950, to Addie Lee and Kenzie Gary in Tunica, Mississippi. Elizabeth was the oldest of eight siblings, Donnell, Clennon, Kenzie Jr. Mark and 3 sisters Rosie, Frankie, Ethel Lee. Her 3 brothers Donnell, Clennon, Kenzie Jr. preceded her in death, as well as her 2 sisters Rosie and Ethel Lee and her son Arthur
On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, Qiana departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Qiana was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Christopher; her grandparents, S.M. Harris, Anner Hall, and James Hall; and her siblings, Vincent, Isaac, Anthony, and Adrien.
To cherish her memory and legacy, she leaves behind her loving husband (AG), sister Frankie, brother Mark, three daughters Sabrina, Sheila, Sharee, and a host of nieces and nephews, 19 grandchildren and football team of great grandchildren, and many more family and friends who loved her dearly