Mikki Charlene Abrams

Mikki Charlene Abrams

Mikki Abrams Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2008.
ABRAMS, Mikki Charlene, 59, of Richmond, died on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was the daughter of Charles and Lena Baker. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; and her daughter, Melissa Young. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Warren Wakefield; her mother, Lena Baker; two beloved granddaughters, Melissa and Lindsey Wakefield; brother and sister-in-law, David and Cynthia Baker. She is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Mikki was a longtime employee of MCV Hospital Child Care Center, where she touched the lives of many children. She was very proud to have recently earned her degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. She will be remembered for her endless patience, kindness, and compassion. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bliley's -Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swift Creek Presbyterian Church, where she was a member. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 9, 2021

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November 9, 2009

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November 15, 2008

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Pam and Mark Abrams

November 9, 2021

Remembering your kind ways Mikki. Mark and Pam.

November 9, 2009

Mom,
It has been a year since you left. I still miss you every day. So much has changed, so much that I wish you were here for. I have so many regrets, that I fear that I will live with for the rest of my life. I wish that I had visited more and done more to make you last years better. I am so sorry, I guess that I deserve to suffer as much as you did. I with that I knew that you are okay and if you forgive me. I feel so guilty, you gave up so much for me and when you needed me I let you down.

I found out a few months ago that I am pregnant. If it is a girl, I will name her after you. I am scare about raising a child without your guidance. I am so sad that you will have a grand child who will not know your love and gentleness.

I miss you Mom. . .

Traci

Debbie Wright

November 15, 2008

Traci, Warren, Melissa & Lindsey~
We're so very sorry for your loss. We're thinking about you and praying for your family.

Cathy & Michael Treger

November 14, 2008

Dear Traci,
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Your mom was part of the family for a long time, and will not be forgotten. We especially remember the buffett Thanksgiving that your mom hosted, and what a hostess she was! With love.

Carmel Colon

November 13, 2008

dear Traci
I am sorry for your loss. It was an honor to get to know such a brave and selfless lady.

Dwight Rackley

November 12, 2008

Traci, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.

Laura Ramsey

November 10, 2008

Mikki Charlene. It is such a beautiful name all together. Befitting for someone with such a lovely spirit. Funny, and with such a smile and a laugh that enfolded all of us so many times with its warmth. I never had a conversation with Mikki when she did not talk about her Traci and her Melissa and her Lyndsey. She was so proud of all of you and so pleased with the wonderfully solid and warm gift of Warren into her family. And Ohio and her Mama were always close by as she talked. A memory I have held close with me these years is a moment when Mikki came into my classroom as a substitute. She picked up a baby, cuddled him into her lap, and said to him, "Let me learn who you are, little one. We are going to spend the day together today, you and I." And then she talked with him further, rocked with him, sang to him. All in the midst of the quiet of a winter morning. I have carried that moment she gave to me and to that baby with me each time I have met a baby for the first time, each time I have held a baby in my arms. "Let me learn who you are, little one. We are going to spend the day together, you and I." I am grateful, so grateful for the days and the moments that I have spent with Mikki. Her weary courage these past months has been a hard passageway to the peace I have to believe there must be for her now. We have all been witness, and have been gifted by her in these many ways. Mikki Charlene. On her way home now.

Gayle Lanning

November 10, 2008

To Mikki's family: I was privileged to get to know her as a friend. She was a great listener, a great hostess, and a true friend in every sense of the word. I will miss our talks, and the times we spent together watching TV or movies. I hope that as I continue to work with children I can honor her memory by working with loving dedication with children and families, now and in the future. Gayle

Danny and Linda Garner

November 10, 2008

Tracy, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss. Your mother was a good friend to both of us and we will miss her dearly. Always remember how proud she was of your accomplishments and how much she adored your girls. Mikki was a wonderful, kind, thoughtful and loving person and will always be remembered by everyone she touched.

Gerald Pruden

November 10, 2008

Tracy,
On behalf of the Old Dominion Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation, you have our deepest sympathy and may God bless you and your family at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Pruden, Director, ODPFFBF

Pam Abrams

November 10, 2008

Mikki, We only knew each other for a short time in our adult lives, but our friendship grew and we shared so many good things. (And who would have guessed? We laughed about that, you and me.) You taught me so much. I will always remember your great sense of humor, your wit, your keen mind, your thoughtful and loving ways, your love for children and people in general AND your love for "your" girls and how much they meant to you. You ARE their "MeMe" and they will forever hold a special place in their hearts for you. Your family, your friends and your caretakers were blessed and positively influenced by your kind and humble ways.

You are at peace now, no more leg pains, no more worries. Today the sun is shining, the sky is blue, the trees are radiant in color - and as I look out the window - I envision you, looking down and smiling on all of us. Our "angel" up above. Peace to you and peace and comfort to your friends and family.

Pam

Gregg & Kathy Cobert

November 10, 2008

Tracy -- May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mikki had a wonderful joy about her and tremendous goodness. We know God had a real celebration to welcome his special daughter home...

BEULALH ELLIS

November 10, 2008

TO THE FAMILY: WITH DEEP SYMPATHY
MAY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF A LIFE LIVED TO ITS FULLEST LINGER AND THE SHADOW OF PAIN BE LESSENED EACH PASSING DAY. BEULAH CELESTE ELLIS

Anne Moore

November 10, 2008

Traci, Warren, and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for all of you.
Love, Anne Marie

Ann Byers

November 10, 2008

Mikki,We had a special friendship and I will always remember how you were there for me when I really needed someone.  I miss you.  You were the best neighbor ever!!!!

Heartland Hospice

November 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mark Abrams

November 10, 2008

You had a special gift and talent to work with children, this was truly a special thing you had in your heart. The children you worked with loved you very much, this was also very special, but the love that everyone had for you and your love you had for everyone was truely God's blessing to all of us. You will be remembered always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

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